Farmers' Almanac
winter
Family Winter Hikes
Don’t let snow, ice, and cold temperatures relegate you and your children to months of web surfing and movie-watching. Get outdoors and enjoy a healthy winter hike!
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This Week: We’re Closest to the Sun
While you’re shivering and scraping the ice off of your car’s windshield this winter, try to remember that the Sun is actually three million miles closer than it was in July.
Read More »Winter Officially Arrives this Week. Farmers’ Almanac Predicts “Clime and Punshment”
Winter is almost here, and the Farmers’ Almanac is warning readers to hold on for what promises to be a wild ride.
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Weather-ology: Jack Frost Nipping at Your Nose
Is Jack Frost nipping at your nose? If so, you might be interested in the origin of this enduring winter character. Learn more!
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Winter’s Bounty: Squash
Winter squash are delicious, inexpensive, and nutrient rich. Add some to your menu! Here’s how.
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Weather-ology: The Dying of the Light
Norse mythology had its own explanation for why winter is so dark. Learn more!
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Weather-ology: The Myth of Persephone
Before we knew what caused the cycle of seasons, the ancient Greeks had their own explanation. Learn more!
Read More »True of False: Winter seems long this year.
How would you answer this statement – does winter seem long this year? Personally, I like winter. I like snow. I especially like winter when the Farmers’ Almanac accurately predicts the snow we get. But this year, I’m ready for spring…now! Here in New Jersey, we got winter early. It started a little before Christmas… Continue Reading »
Read More »What’s Your Favorite Winter Activity?
Skiing? Sledding? Baking? Take our poll and see how you compare.
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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.
