A Little Christmas Trivia
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.

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.

Poinsettias. . .
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?

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.

The Origin of the Christmas Card

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here, and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

Recipe for a Merry Christmas
No baking necessary! Inspirational directions for a happy holiday.

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.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
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.

Top 10 reasons to cut 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.

Holiday Plants: How Safe are They?
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

How did Frosty become a symbol of the holiday?

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.

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?

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.

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?

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2008/09
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.

Recycle Those Holiday Cards!
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.

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.

Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.

Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
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.

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.

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

Christmas Punch
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.

Sweet Potato Puffs

Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.

Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. Although it is appearing more often at times other than Thanksgiving and Christmas, the turkey deserves an appearance regularly in the daily diet. Not only is it mighty good eating, it's a valuable source of proteins, vitamin B and iron. And it's low in calories.

Leftover Macaroni and Ham Casserole
Here's a fabulous recipe using leftover Christmas foods like ham & macaroni.

Christmas Salad

December Full Moon
Learn why the full moon's trajectory is highest during the month of December.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
This famous line appeared in The New York Sun in 1897. The Editor, Francis Pharcellus Church, was so struck by 8 year old Virginia O'Hanlon's letter asking for the truth, that he penned a reply that delights readers to this very day.

Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM

A White Christmas??
December 3, 2007 11:42 AM

Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM

Gift Cards For The Holidays
November 18, 2008 6:13 PM

Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM

Cold Full Moon
December 21, 2007 6:42 PM

Turkey of a name
November 6, 2007 10:22 AM

End of The Year Weather
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM

Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

Shipping Christmas Cookies... Fruitcake Poll
December 6, 2007 10:49 AM

The Weird Winter of 2006 Continues...
December 28, 2006 10:32 AM

Heart Attack
December 19, 2007 8:42 AM

Predicting Rain
October 5, 2007 7:09 AM

Mother Nature's Split Personality!
August 27, 2007 9:01 AM

Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM

Cuddling to stay warm this Valentine's Day
February 15, 2007 8:39 AM

Winter Officially Arrives Saturday
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM

Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM

Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM

Be Careful What You Wish For
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM

Where's Winter?
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM

An Inch of Rain Equals
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM

Why do we kiss under the misletoe?
December 18, 2007 10:28 AM

Sometimes it's what's left behind . . .
February 15, 2008 6:34 PM

Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus
December 3, 2007 10:10 AM

We Told You So!
December 13, 2007 11:18 AM

November is the New December
November 7, 2008 2:07 PM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 1954, Farmers’ Almanac warned readers of a rare major hurricane in the Northeast. That storm turned...

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