Welcome April, spring festivals, diamonds

This is an archived issue of our Almanac.com Companion email newsletter.

Daily Newsletter for Sunday, April 2, 2017

Now cast around thy raptur’d eyes,

And see the lovely spring arise:

Swell’d buds invest the grove again,

And streams remurmur o’er the plain.

–The 1793 Old Farmer's Almanac
Sunday, April 2, 2017
 92nd day of the year


Clark Gregg (actor) was born on this day in 1962.
Jane Henson (co-creator of The Muppets) died on this day in 2013.
 

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Welcome April!

 The Month of April 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
April 2019 is the first full month of spring! We hope that your sky is bright and clear and your grass is growing green. In celebration, check out the month’s holidays, recipes, gardening tips, folklore, and a quiz!
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Rustic Gears Rotating Kinetic Wind Stake
Bring the popular industrial, repurposed look to your landscape with this 26-inch Rustic Gears Rotating Kinetic Stake. The double blades spin in opposite directions, creating a mesmerizing effect. What’s more, the kinetic sculpture will turn to face into the wind! Hand-painted, with a multicolor rustic patina finish. Watch the wind stake in action—video available. 
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$119.99
 
When and What is Passover?

 When Is the Start of Passover 2020?
Passover 2020 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8. See more information on Passover dates, meaning, and traditional recipes, including charoset and beef brisket.
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Healing Stone Wind Chimes
Enjoy the soothing sounds of wind chimes precision-tuned to complement the natural properties of their gemstones. Choose from amethyst, jade, or turquoise.  
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$49.99
 
Celebrating Easter

 When is Easter 2020? | How the Easter Date is Determined
Why do we celebrate Easter? And why is Easter so late this year? We’ll explain—plus, find out how the date of Easter is determined and why it changes every year!
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Rustic Sunflower Wall Decor
With the charm of weathered metal, our hand-painted giant Rustic Sunflower Wall Decor will make any indoor or outdoor living space come alive with vibrant fall colors.
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$39.99
 
April is for Diamonds

 April Birthstone: Color and Meaning
The April birthstone is the diamond. This gem is a symbol of everlasting love. Learn more about the hardest gemstone on Earth.
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Solar Filigree Stake
Vibrant hand-painted colors and detailed scroll work make this Solar Ladybug Filigree Stake a showstopper. The front side is made from thick molded glass and the back side is ornamental filigree metal art. Solar-powered LED string lights illuminate both sides creating a fun nighttime display. Turns on at dusk and off in daylight automatically.
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$37.99
 
April's Moon

 Full Moon for April 2020
Celebrate the Full Moon for April 2020! Find out why it’s called the Pink Moon—plus more Moon facts and folklore.
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Flower Spinners
Flower Spinners add lively fun to your garden. The metal petals of the flower spin around a butterfly, bee, grasshopper, dragonfly, or hummingbird you choose. Each spinner is painted with a metallic paint for a brilliant shine. 
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$12.99