Farmers' Almanac
winter
Icicles: When Ice Is Not So Nice
Don’t let their good looks deceive you … Icicles can be dangerous!
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Sledding for Fitness and Fun!
Sled riding in the winter is a fun family activity, but did you know it can also keep you healthy?
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Beat the Winter Blues!
Learn to thrive, not just survive, during the cold, dark months of winter.
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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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The Sun Returns this Week!
Friday, December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the official start to winter.
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Days Will Feel Longer from Here On Out
The Sun starts staying up later this week. Learn more!
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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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Once In a Blue Moon and Weather Lore
Editor Peter Geiger wants to know what signs of winter you’re seeing 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.
