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Folklore
Articles of weather folklore, flower lore, myths, legends and more from the Farmers’ Almanac.
When our loved ones pass, do they communicate that they are still with us? Here are the 6 most common signs that may hold the answer.
There’s no shortage of old-timey wisdom from the past. One saying you may have heard is “Knee High by the Fourth of July.” But what does it mean? We explain.
There are many folklore sayings about the weather, but the easiest ones to remember are the ones that rhyme. See how many of these popular weather lore rhymes you know!
Every generation has its own method for predicting the weather. What did they do before Doppler radar? See what we said in the 1837 Almanac.
Hurricane season peaks September 10! What signs from nature did our ancestors watch to warn against weather’s fiercest storm? Check out the list and watch the cows and alligators.
Does the old saying, “lightning never strikes twice in the same place” hold true? Find out what Mother Nature has to say about it!
When you’re feeling extremely happy or blissful, you might feel you’re “on cloud nine.” But what on earth does being happy have to do with clouds? And why cloud nine? Find out!
What’s the meaning behind the “When it rains, it pours” slogan? And why does salt cake together on muggy or rainy days in the first place? Find out.
While most of us are familiar with “April showers bring May flowers,” there are many other weather folklore sayings associated with the spring season, which is notorious for wild, crazy weather. Which of these have you heard?
Helpful Hint…
To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
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.
