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Winter 2019 is coming! It’s going to be a “teeth-chattering” cold one, with frosty temperatures and plenty of snow. Read what we're predicting for both US and Canada. Includes maps!
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Farmers Almanac Top Stories
Southern Biscuits And Gravy
This authentic Southern recipe is easy-to-make and will be your go-to breakfast favorite!
Make the easy recipe for Biscuits and Gravy Day »
Candy Canes: History, Lore, Recipes, and More!
What would Christmas be without candy canes? But how did these peppermint treats come to be associated with Christmas? We have the answer.
Learn more about candy canes »
Why Do We Dream of a White Christmas?
In many areas, white Christmases are rare, but we still idealize them. Find out why.
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Make Your Own Hot Chocolate Mixes
Warm up from the inside out! Nothing tastes better than a warm cup of hot chocolate on a chilly winter’s day. Try these easy-to-whip-up recipes.
Warm up with these cocoa recipes! »
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?
Read poinsettia legends and lore »
Holiday Plants: How Safe Are They?
It’s time to “deck the halls” with beautiful holiday plants and flowers. But which ones are toxic for kids and pets? Check out this list of common holiday plants and the risks they pose.
Learn more about holiday plant safety »Weather History for the United States
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Gardening by the Moon
Extra good for cucumbers, peas, cantaloupes, and other vine crops. Plant peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, and other aboveground crops in southern Florida, California, and Texas.
Current Moon Phase
Long Range Weather Forecast
December 12th - December 15th
- Northeast & New England
Increasing cloudiness/cold.
- Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest
Mainly cloudy, cold.
- Southeast U.S.
Sun gives way to clouds.
- North Central U.S.
Fair, colder.
- South Central U.S.
Rain for Gulf Coast, then turning fair, colder.
- Northwest U.S.
Fair, colder.
- Southwest U.S.
Colder weather; fair skies.
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 1919, 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.
