Geminids coming, keeping tree fresh, party food

Daily Newsletter for Friday, December 8, 2017

Then came the merry maskers in, And carols roar'd with blithesome din. –Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) Friday, December 8, 2017 342nd day of the year Kim Basinger (actress) was born on this day in 1953. John Glenn (astronaut, first American to orbit Earth) died on this day in 2016.

Get Ready For The Geminids! Geminid Meteor Shower 2018 Get ready for Geminids 2018! The Geminid meteor shower will put on a fantastic show the evening of Thursday, December 13! There will be very little moonlight interference this year, increasing their visibility. Find out how to see the Geminid meteor shower with our top tips and guide.   READ MORE

In the Garden Handcare Caddy A silver-toned caddy holding our popular foaming hand soap and rich hand lotion together in one place, whether in the bath or the kitchen. Very elegant, very convenient.    LEARN MORE   $21.99

Keeping Your Tree Fresh Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh While most of us think about Christmas trees only in December, for growers of cut-your-own trees, it is a year-round commitment.   READ MORE

Christmas Bells Pewter Globe Ornament Intricately-detailed hollow globe of pewter that features a holiday bells design. Inside the globe is a bell that gives off a sweet jingle sound.    LEARN MORE   $29.99

Natural Holiday Decorating Natural Decorating for Christmas Have you decked the halls? Consider your backyard and garden for a ready source of interesting greenery, berries, dried flower heads, and seedpods.   READ MORE

The Almanac Garden Hod Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.   LEARN MORE   $59.95

Start Planning! Christmas Dinner Recipes Browse our top Christmas dinner recipes, from ham and rib roast to goose and lasagna. We’ve also added Christmas side dishes and soups to round out the meal!   READ MORE

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.      LEARN MORE   $14.99

Party Food Ideas Party Recipes for Christmas When preparing party recipes for Christmas, keep the menu simple. With a little organization and a few hours spent cooking, you can offer a hospitable feast without becoming crazed.   READ MORE

Christmas Aprons These aprons are 100% cotton for easy care and have bold prints. Impress your guests!   LEARN MORE   $23.95