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Daily Newsletter for Friday, December 30, 2016
Dear Almanac readers,
With bounteous cheer, we conclude the year! Time to close the old Almanac and the old Year, and leave the old vices ever so dear.
In this Companion, enjoy New Year's musings on weather folklore, traditions from around the world, and the ancient practice of reflection and resolution.
And may you start the year right with The 2017 Old Farmer's Almanac! It's our 225th special anniversary edition, packed with extra stories to mark this remarkable milestone.
As our founder Robert B. Thomas said, "Begin the new year square with every man"—and woman!
Wishing you a happy and healthy 2017!
Your Almanac Editors
We've had some pleasant rambles,
And merry Christmas gambols,
And roses with our brambles,
Adieu, old year, adieu!
–George Lunt
Matt Lauer (journalist) was born on this day in 1957. Artie Shaw (jazz clarinetist and bandleader) died on this day in 2004.
What's Your New Year Tradition?
New Year's Traditions From Around the World
Many New Year’s traditions that we take for granted actually date back to ancient times. This year, ring out the old and ring in the new with a new New Year’s tradition—or two!
New Year’s Day Weather Folklore
A new year is always ripe with possibilities. Though we have our forecasts, we also enjoy the tradition of looking to winter weather folklore.
Commissioned to celebrate our 225th anniversary. Each coin is individually numbered, part of a limited edition of 1,792, and comes with its own protective display case. Makes a unique gift!
Vegetable Garden Planner for PC and Mac
Let The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner help you to plan your entire garden! Get a free week’s trial of the world’s #1 garden planning software.
10 Christmas Drinks to Get Into the Holiday Spirit
Toast the season with ten of our most festive Christmas drinks and cocktails! The holidays deserve fun and fragrant drinks—from our Ho, Ho, Ho Cocktail to mulled wine, spiced cider, eggnog, a Christmas punch, and more!
10 Tips on Making (and Keeping) New Year's Resolutions New Year’s resolutions have a long history. Why do we have New Year’s resolutions? And how do we keep keep them? Here are 10 tips on making (and keeping) resolutions.
There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. A collection of fine recipes and beautiful photography, with tips and advice. These traditional favorites will please all tastes.
