Merry Christmas from your Almanac editors! Wishing you all the wonders of the season. | Monday, December 25, 2017 359th day of the year Spring begins in 85 days Dido (singer) was born on this day in 1971. George Michael (singer, songwriter) died on this day in 2016. Question of the Day Was there really a star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to the birthplace of Jesus? Answer |
| | Christmas Questions & Answers Christmas Facts and Trivia Where did the phrase “Jiminy Christmas” come from? What about “Godspeed”? What’s the origin of “Yuletide”? See these fun facts about Christmas traditions and customs—plus, the most common question, “How do you keep cats away from the Christmas tree?!” | | Christmas Folklore Winter Weather Lore Weather folklore is a favorite among Almanac readers, and no more so when it comes to the prognostics of the wintery season. Here are some of our favorite proverbs—including Christmas lore! | | The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes. | | Snowflake Photos The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley Is there any truth to the old saw, “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. | | Make-Ahead Morning Casserole Breakfast Casserole
This Breakfast Casserole with eggs, sausage, and cheese is perfect for a brunch–especially when your house is filled with visitors. | | New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2017 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. |
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