For centuries, people have watched the sky for the changes of season and then celebrated with colorful festivals and rituals.
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Did you know that Almanac.com now gives you access to hundreds of articles and features? To get you started, we've highlighted a sampling of our favorites for the season.
Holidays
 Here is a little bit about the history of Christmas traditions in America, from Christmas trees to greeting cards, that we all know and love today. |
 Here are some holiday cooking and cleaning tips, because at this time of year more than any other, the kitchen is the focus of frenzied activity. Throughout the holidays, it's important to remember to take deep breaths, relax, and have fun. |
 It's amazingly easy to forget everything you learned when you cooked last year's turkey. Here's a refresher course on how to roast a turkey, based on the classic recipe from the Butterball Turkey folks. |
 The holiday crunch has begun! Visit this page often for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday recipes. It's a helping of tradition from now until the end of the year! |
 Decorate for the holidays this season with this festive homemade nut wreath! A wide variety of nuts is sold at holiday time. Fashion them into this charming decoration especially suitable for Thanksgiving. |
Meteors
 See Meteor Showers Guide for 2009 below. Here are a few viewing tips to catch these "shooting stars." |
Money-Saving Tips
 Looking for ways to save money at the grocery store? Here are some practical money-saving tips that can be used for when shopping for groceries. |
