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Test Your Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.
The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004)
Just two years ago, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.
Just two years ago, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.
The Legend of the Poinsettia
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?
Christmas Cookies!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!
Will Your Christmas be White?
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Find out if it will be snow or grass covered here.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Find out if it will be snow or grass covered here.
Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.
Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More Green
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.
Put the JOY back in Christmas
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.
Is El Niño a theory or a proven fact?
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.
5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.
Wreaths are More than Just Decorations
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.
Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?
Credit Card Blues
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.
Holiday Plants: How Safe are They?
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.
Top Ten Favorite Holiday Treats
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.
Happy Holiday Home Entertaining
Check out these tips for planning a successful holiday party.
Check out these tips for planning a successful holiday party.
Ten Ways to Stay Trim
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.
Give Your Holiday Party a Punch
Try these seasonal holiday punches for your party.
Try these seasonal holiday punches for your party.
Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.
How did Frosty Become the Holiday Snowman?
Ever wonder how an animated snowman became a holiday icon?
Ever wonder how an animated snowman became a holiday icon?
Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Will it rain for 40 days?
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.
Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Is it going to rain?
Learn the signs. Are there signs from nature that indicate when rain will fall? Check out some of our favorite rainy day clues.
Learn the signs. Are there signs from nature that indicate when rain will fall? Check out some of our favorite rainy day clues.
Stress Reducing Tips
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.
8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.
Is It True That Cows Lie Down When It's About To Rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?
Where to Hit the Slopes in 2008/09
Like to ski? Check out where the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a great ski season.
Like to ski? Check out where the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a great ski season.
5 Fun Cures for Spring Fever
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.
The Meaning of Flowers
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?
Recycle Those Holiday Cards!
Instead of throwing those treasured holiday cards in the garbage, why not make them into something useful?
Instead of throwing those treasured holiday cards in the garbage, why not make them into something useful?
Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Thunder, Lightning and SNOW?
Is there such thing as Ever hear thunder during a snowstorm? Is it possible? Discover what winter thunderstorms are all about.
Is there such thing as Ever hear thunder during a snowstorm? Is it possible? Discover what winter thunderstorms are all about.
7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.
Need a Holiday?
August has more of them than you think! Just because there are no major holidays in August doesn't mean there is nothing to celebrate.
August has more of them than you think! Just because there are no major holidays in August doesn't mean there is nothing to celebrate.
Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.
Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.
Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Recipes
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.
Christmas Punch
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.
Leftover Macaroni and Ham Casserole
Here's a fabulous recipe using leftover Christmas foods like ham & macaroni.
Here's a fabulous recipe using leftover Christmas foods like ham & macaroni.
Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. This popular Thanksgiving and Christmas entree is not only delicious, it's a valuable source of protein, vitamin B, and iron. And it's low in calories!
The king of all table birds is the turkey. This popular Thanksgiving and Christmas entree is not only delicious, it's a valuable source of protein, vitamin B, and iron. And it's low in calories!
Blog
Cold Full Moon
December 21, 2007 6:42 PM
December 21, 2007 6:42 PM
Winter As It Should Be
December 22, 2008 5:50 PM
December 22, 2008 5:50 PM
Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM
Christmas Guilt
December 2, 2008 10:56 AM
December 2, 2008 10:56 AM
Make a Tradition Today
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM
Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM
Why do we kiss under the misletoe?
December 18, 2007 10:28 AM
December 18, 2007 10:28 AM
A White Christmas??
December 3, 2007 11:42 AM
December 3, 2007 11:42 AM
Sometimes it’s what’s left behind . . .
February 15, 2008 6:34 PM
February 15, 2008 6:34 PM
Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM
Gift Cards For The Holidays
November 18, 2008 6:13 PM
November 18, 2008 6:13 PM
Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM
Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
Turkey of a name
November 6, 2007 10:22 AM
November 6, 2007 10:22 AM
Sea Smoke
February 4, 2009 1:17 PM
February 4, 2009 1:17 PM
Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus
December 3, 2007 10:10 AM
December 3, 2007 10:10 AM
Presidential Trivia
January 20, 2009 11:01 AM
January 20, 2009 11:01 AM
Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
Should We Tinker With Thanksgiving Day??
November 26, 2008 2:07 PM
November 26, 2008 2:07 PM
End of The Year Weather
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM
Shipping Christmas Cookies… Fruitcake Poll
December 6, 2007 10:49 AM
December 6, 2007 10:49 AM
The Weird Winter of 2006 Continues…
December 28, 2006 10:32 AM
December 28, 2006 10:32 AM
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
Heart Attack
December 19, 2007 8:42 AM
December 19, 2007 8:42 AM
Fun Flavors of Fall
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM
Predicting Rain
October 5, 2007 7:09 AM
October 5, 2007 7:09 AM
Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM
Mother Nature’s Split Personality!
August 27, 2007 9:01 AM
August 27, 2007 9:01 AM
We Told You So!
December 13, 2007 11:18 AM
December 13, 2007 11:18 AM
Cuddling to stay warm this Valentine’s Day
February 15, 2007 8:39 AM
February 15, 2007 8:39 AM
Winter Officially Arrives Saturday
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM
Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM
November is the New December
November 7, 2008 2:07 PM
November 7, 2008 2:07 PM
Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM
Be Careful What You Wish For
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM
Where’s Winter?
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM
An Inch of Rain Equals
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM
DayLight Saving Time
March 6, 2009 4:42 PM
March 6, 2009 4:42 PM
Our Pets & Winter… Texas Weather
December 4, 2008 12:15 PM
December 4, 2008 12:15 PM
Solutions to Winter Problems
December 29, 2008 12:16 PM
December 29, 2008 12:16 PM
Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM
Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM
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On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 2009, the Farmers’ Almanac predicted an exceptionally cold winter and a cool, wet spring...
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 2009, the Farmers’ Almanac predicted an exceptionally cold winter and a cool, wet spring...
Farmers' Almanac Testimonials
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Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...
