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Named Winter Storms?
The Weather Channel has been naming winter storms since this past autumn. What do you think?
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Walking (Safely) In a Winter Wonderland
The weather outside is frightful, but there’s no need to be afraid when you practice these common sense strategies for a safe, healthy winter!
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Shovel Safely!
No one likes shoveling snow, but you can make the task a lot less unpleasant by learning the proper technique!
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How Many Words for Snow?
Eskimos don’t really have 100 words for snow, but we have almost that many. Learn some important winter weather terms!
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Snow Art!
Tired of snowmen? Channel your family’s creative drive with these snowy day craft ideas!
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Want a White Christmas? Ask St. Lucy!
What does St. Lucy’s Day have to do with a white Christmas? Find out!
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This Christmas, Will the Weather Be Naughty or Nice?
Find out whether you’ll be dashing through the snow this Christmas!
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Weather-ology: Winter Spirit
The Ojibwe believed winter came in the form of a white-haired old man. Learn more!
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Acorn Survey
Editor Peter Geiger wants to know what the acorn drop is like in your area.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
