
Love it or hate it, there's no denying that jellied cranberry sauce provides a side dish of nostalgia to your Thanksgiving table. These bits of trivia might help you appreciate the wiggly "log."
Read MoreLove it or hate it, there's no denying that jellied cranberry sauce provides a side dish of nostalgia to your Thanksgiving table. These bits of trivia might help you appreciate the wiggly "log."
Read MoreHow did candy corn come to be associated with Halloween? Find out! Candy corn is fall’s sweetest harvest, and a tradition most of us look forward to each year around Halloween. It is enjoyed by millions of devotees who love its sweet, mellow flavor. But this kernel-shaped confection also has a reputation as “the fruitcake
Read MoreWondering when you'll see fireflies (or "lightning bugs") glow on these warm summer nights? Watch for this backyard clue!
Read MoreSetting up or taking down the Christmas tree can leave your hands sticky with sap. Remove it quickly and easily with a few squirts of liquid hand sanitizer. The alcohol dissolves the sap. Toothpaste (the paste kind) also works. Just work in a dab until the sap is gone, then wash hands as usual.
Read MoreThis recipe uses your favorite dried fruits and nuts and doesn't require weeks of waiting. Perfect for gift giving this holiday season!
Read MoreEvery Halloween, kids canvass neighborhoods looking for goodies. But where did this tradition come from? Find out.
Read MoreWhile the Farmers’ Almanac is known for its weather forecasts and gardening tips, we also launch human interest crusades. These crusades or “campaigns,” as we call them, are chosen in an effort to address everyday (non-political) things that maybe have fallen victim to the “it’s always been done that way” mindset. They’re usually something we can all relate
Read MoreNo, it's not a day to strap on the gloves and get in the ring! Learn all about this post-Christmas holiday and who celebrates it!
Read MoreOne of the most recognizable and reproduced pieces of art in the world is van Gogh's Starry Night masterpiece. See what astronomers and art historians say were the visible stars and planets that inspired the Dutch painter back in 1889.
Read MoreThe source of this apparition remains a mystery to both astronomers and historians. Read more about the bright object in the night sky leading the Three Wise Men.
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