Farmers' Almanac
Thanksgiving

The holidays are filled with traditions. What traditions do you observe? Or are you more of a nontraditional type?

Will it feel like an oven, or will your area get splashed with a baster full of rain?

It may be Columbus Day in America, but in Canada, they;re celebrating Thanksgiving.

Tomorrow is the official holiday for giving thanks. Originally the holiday was created as a way show gratitude for the bounty of the season. Today we sometimes forget how fortunate we are that fresh food is so readily available. You need more potatoes, head to the store. Out of milk? Pick some up on the… Continue Reading »

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but personally I think the stores are pushing Christmas just a tad too early. I saw Christmas trees and ornaments displayed at a prominent retailer at the end of September. I was on hold the other day with our family doctor and low and behold was listening… Continue Reading »

How much do you know about Thanksgiving? Take our quiz and find out. Great trivia for the turkey day table too.

Delicious ways to enjoy cranberries. Tin can-shaped blobs need not apply.

Sure, pumpkin pie is a classic, must-have item at any Thanksgiving table. But why not mix things up this year with these exciting variations on this classic fall dessert.

Every year after Christmas, I vow that I will start shopping earlier next year, get a jump start on things so I don’t try to fit everything in the month of December. But, similar to many New Year’s resolutions, the idea while well thought out, is just that, an idea and not an action. Several… Continue Reading »