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Farmers Almanac
The 2013 Farmers Almanac
Farmers' Almanac

Farmers' Almanac
Thanksgiving

Counting My Blessings

Counting My Blessings

Farmers’ Almanac editor Peter Geiger reflects on the things he’s grateful for this Thanksgiving.

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Healthier Thanksgiving Alternatives

Healthier Thanksgiving Alternatives

Whether you’re avoiding meat, sugar, or excess fat, you’ll be thankful for these healthier Thanksgiving recipes!

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Will Bad Thanksgiving Weather Ruffle Your Feathers?

Will Bad Thanksgiving Weather Ruffle Your Feathers?

Find out what we’re predicting for your area over Thanksgiving weekend!

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Fun in the Thanksgiving Snow

A look at editor Peter Geiger’s Thanksgiving Day fun.

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Why did the turkey cross the road?

Get the answer and other fun, favorite Thanksgiving riddles.

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Thanksgiving Burrito

Thanksgiving Burrito

A delicious, creative way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers!

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Planning a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving

Planning a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving

Make Thanksgiving a fun and memorable experience the youngest members of your family!

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Talkin’ Turkey!

Talkin’ Turkey!

Try these inspired new ways to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

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Thanksgiving Bread

Thanksgiving Bread

Makes 2 loaves Ingredients: 4 medium eggs 3 cups sugar 2 cups cooked pumpkin 1 cup vegetable oil 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups cranberries Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two loaf pans. Beat eggs and sugar together in a large… Continue Reading »

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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.

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