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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, December 7, 2024 And now the feathery snowflakes slowly fly  In many a mazy circle round and round. —Charles Turner Dazey (1855-1938) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 14 days until winter begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Make Jams or Jellies Plant Aboveground Crops Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day What kind of Christmas tree is most popular? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is it that a man cannot own a cane that is too short? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Fill Stockings with Cheer! Fun & practical stocking stuffers for all ages at the Old Farmer’s Almanac Store.   LEARN MORE   The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley Is there any truth to the old saying, “No two snowflakes are alike”? Wilson A. Bentley, a farmer and amateur meteorologist, sought to answer that question, dedicating himself to observing flakes of snow for 50 years. See the first-ever photos of snowflakes!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Charming Jewelry Handcrafted in the Green Mountains Express your individuality with Danforth Pewter necklaces. Each handcrafted piece is designed to complement your style, making it a delightful gift or a personal treasure.   LEARN MORE   What Is Yule? What Is a Yule Log? Are you familiar with the tradition of the Yule log? Or perhaps you like to “troll the ancient yuletide carols”? Yule is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world—celebrated on the solstice.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Weather stations perfect for your kitchen window! The Old Farmer’s Store has a selection of weather stations ready to mount outside a kitchen window or by your deck or patio. Choose from a range of designs and metal finishes!   LEARN MORE   How to Care for a Christmas Tree Are you bringing home a Christmas tree? Attending to that cut tree during the first few days is critical to making it last through the season! See our tips on buying and caring for your holiday tree, plus how to recycle that tree.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Gifts to Make Them Moonstruck! Shop our selection of Moon and Cosmos gifts that are truly out of this world.   LEARN MORE   How to Kill a Tree Stump: A DIY Guide The tree is gone, but the stump remains. And then it sprouts. Again and again. Over coffee one morning, you find yourself asking how to kill that tree stump. Here are five ways with clear and actional steps, prioritizing natural methods that don’t require heavy machinery.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Ultimate Gift for Gardeners! Give the gift that grows! This all-in-one gardening set is packed with essentials to delight any plant lover’s heart.   LEARN MORE   Bûche de Noël Our Bûche de Noël, also known as a Yule Log Cake, is an easier, lighter version of the classic sponge cake filled with cream. It’s a showstopper of a dessert during the Christmas season!     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! Receiving too much email? Switch to weekly! 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