Check out these fun and fascinating facts about one of nature's most magical phenomena, rainbows.
Read MoreArticles of weather folklore, flower lore, myths, legends and more from the Farmers’ Almanac.
Check out these fun and fascinating facts about one of nature's most magical phenomena, rainbows.
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The Japanese once believed the wind was controlled by a monster named Fūjin. Learn more!
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If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, watch the weather on December 13, St. Lucia Day (the Feast of St. Lucy of Syracuse, Sicily). According to traditional lore, sunny weather on this day foretells snow on Christmas. Who Was St. Lucia? A Dark Tale St. Lucia (or St. Lucy) is recognized as the patron saint
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The ancient Greeks believed the seasons were each ruled by a different goddess. Learn about Xarpo, the lady of Autumn.
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The ancient Greeks believed a hundred-handed monster was behind hurricanes. Learn more!
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What does this old weather lore saying about a red sky predict about the weather to come? We have the answer.
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Often one of the earliest blooms to brighten spring landscapes, it is no surprise that the daffodil is honored as the March birth flower as spring begins with the vernal equinox. But what makes these cheerful flowers even more engaging and symbolic for the month of March? The more you know about daffodils, the better
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Violets are edible, and are often used to decorate salads, or sprinkled over fish or poultry. They are also often candied in sugar and eaten on their own or used to decorate pastries, or distilled into a sweet syrup used to make violet-flavored treats or liqueurs.
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Learn more about December's flower, the narcissus.
Read MoreNorse mythology had its own explanation for why winter is so dark. Learn more!
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