Before you begin the task of vacuuming up those pine needles from your Christmas tree, be sure you start with an empty vacuum bag or canister. Your vacuum will perform better thus making getting up all  the needles easier.

Dress like a bear? Toss a shoe? We found some of the craziest wintertime customs and celebrations from near and far.

Give your holiday gifts a personal touch with these simple and inexpensive packaging ideas.

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."

Wondering when you'll see fireflies (or "lightning bugs") glow on these warm summer nights? Watch for this backyard clue!

This recipe uses your favorite dried fruits and nuts and doesn't require weeks of waiting. Perfect for gift giving this holiday season!

While 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

No, 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!

One 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.