Paper snowflakes, Christmas cacti, easy biscotti

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, December 15, 2017

Angel

Hark, how all the welkin rings,
'Glory to the King of kings';
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.
–Charles Wesley (1707–88)
Friday, December 15, 2017
 349th day of the year


Tim Conway (comedian & actor) was born on this day in 1933.
Dick Stuart (also known as "Dr. Strangeglove," baseball player) died on this day in 2002.
 
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Beautiful Holiday Wreath

 How to Make a Christmas Wreath
A beautiful Christmas wreath sets the tone for the festive season.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Notebook
Keeps avid weather watchers engaged and entertained day after day for up to 4 years! 
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Holiday Cactus Bloom

 Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus
Is your Christmas Cactus blooming in November? You probably have a Thanksgiving Cactus! Yes, there are multiple holiday cacti (including an Easter cactus). Here’s the difference—plus, tips on how to care for your holiday cactus to keep it blooming.
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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.   
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Make Paper Snowflakes!

 How to Make Paper Snowflakes
Turn your home into a winter wonderland with paper snowflakes! Perfect for a snow day, this easy project is fun for all ages!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar
A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.  
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Easy, Festive Biscotti

 Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti

If you’ve never made biscotti, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is! Our Cranberry-Pistacho Biscotti with its red and green colors is just perfect for the holiday season.
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar
Features dramatic images of the Moon!  
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Festive Granola

 Christmas Granola

This recipe, passed down from my mother-in-law, is both healthy and tasty!
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook
A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes. 
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