Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
The holly's up, the house is all bright.
The tree is ready, the candles alight.
–Carl August Peter Cornelius (1824–74)
| | | Question of the Day
Where does one find a black-tailed deer in the United States? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day
What confections were carried on Noah’s ark? – Answer | | | ADVERTISEMENT Assemble the beauty of nature!
Relax and pass the time on a rainy day with one of our nature-inspired puzzles! Choose from a selection that includes vintage vegetables, garden wonders, and a rainbow of birds. | |  Searching for the Star of Bethlehem
Was the Star of Bethlehem a real astronomical object? Many religious scholars believe the bright star never existed as a physical object. Instead, when the account was written 50 years after Christ’s death, the star was meant as an astrological omen. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Plan Your Days with Tips, Quotes, and Folklore!
Our popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day! | |  Growing Holly Bushes at Home
It’s that red berry time of year, and with bunches of fresh holly leaves or branches of winterberries going for $5 to $10 apiece, it only makes sense to try growing these winter beauties at home! Here’s what to know about these easy-to-grow shrubs. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Keep your feet comfy this winter!
These Alpaca Fleece OutdoorAdventure Socks are great for winter sports, hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, and cold nights by the fire. Order yours today and get ready for winter! | |  Christmas Firsts: Christmas Traditions in America
Here’s a look back at some Christmas firsts in American history. See the first Christmas card, the first Christmas stamp, the first depictions of Santa Claus, and more ways Christmas traditions started. | | | |  Simple Christmas Table Decorations and Settings
Setting a table for the holiday season? Here are 10 easy yet beautiful Christmas table ideas for Yuletide cheer. From adding greenery to Christmas crackers, we have simple centerpieces and decoration ideas for a merry and bright holiday dinner. | | | |  Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts)
Sufganiyot is a round doughnut filled with jam or custard, and then topped with powdered sugar. Try making them yourself! Like most fried foods, these doughnuts are best served fresh. | | | | | | | | | Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. | | | | | Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! | | | | | | | You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future,
please manage your preferences.
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Us
© 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company
1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444
View web version | | | | |
No comments:
Post a Comment