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

November's Full Beaver Moon
On Saturday, November 24th, the moon will be full. Learn why this month's full moon is called the full beaver moon.

What are Ember Days?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?

Was a Snowstorm The Reson for Success?
Learn how a snowstorm helped the Howdy-Doody Show. Back in 1947, when TV was still in its infancy, a snowstorm in December literally helped this very popular TV show get a fabulous start.

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

Did Abraham Lincoln Read the Farmers' Almanac?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?

Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.

Pole Vaulting to a Solar Eclipse
First-hand account from Farmers' Almanac Astronomer. Imagine flying in a plane to chase a solar eclipse. That's what Joe Rao our astronomer did. Here's his eclipse review.

Weather Chatter

Abe Lincoln Day
August 22, 2007 10:30 AM

Ember Days in '08
January 18, 2008 10:15 AM

Cold Full Moon
December 21, 2007 6:42 PM

Daylight Saving Time Question
October 1, 2007 10:29 AM

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

Storm Stories
December 13, 2006 8:25 AM

Weather and Outdoor Events
July 9, 2008 10:50 AM

Squalls in Southern California
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM

Winter, Global Warming, Groundhog Day...
January 31, 2008 3:57 PM

October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM

Blog

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

Monday Mind Mover
August 21, 2006 11:29 AM

On the Road With the Head Farmhand - Post #1
October 13, 2006 10:06 AM

The Moon in My Mirror and the Man in the Moon
September 15, 2005 8:56 AM

Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM

Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM