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.

Marine Weather Warnings Explained
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac

Recycle Those Holiday Cards!
Instead of throwing those treasured holiday cards in the garbage, why not make them into something useful?

Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.

Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.

4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

The Origin of the Christmas Card

Making Your Own Natural Holiday Wreath
With just a few pinecones, nuts and hemlock cones, you can make a festive holiday wreath.

The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.

Visual Journey: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Take a musical tour of the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware, one of the most popular and cutting-edge microbreweries in the nation.

Dogfish Head: Extreme Brewing
Sam Calagione, Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton Delaware, has taken the age-old craft of brewing beer to an extreme level.

How to Make Beeswax Candles
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM

Bringing the Garden to the Table
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM

Marine Warnings Glossary
If you’re on or near large bodies of water, you should know what the following marine weather warnings mean, and what actions to take to remain safe. But first, a marine primer: What’s the difference between “miles per hour”...