Christmas meaning, dinner ideas, DIY soap

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, December 19, 2017



Tuesday, December 19, 2017
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hoar frost

Winter is good—his Hoar Delights
Italic flavor yield— 
To Intellects inebriate
With Summer, or the World—
–Emily Dickinson (1830–86)

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Christmas Day 2020
Christmas Day 2020

Christmas occurs on a Friday this year! Discover why we celebrate Christmas Day on December 25, the symbols of Christmas, and a brief history of Christmas. Plus, let’s bring Christmas alive with recipes, crafts, poetry, and customs from around the world!
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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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Christmas Dinner Recipes
Christmas Dinner Recipes

Our Christmas Dinner Recipes collection has you covered on all the classic mains—Christmas Glazed Ham, Prime Rib Roast and Yorkshire Pudding, and Roasted Turkey.  Plus, this year, we’ve included some smaller mains for smaller gatherings. And don’t forget about the delicious sides...
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Almanac Berry Basket

This super-strong 4-quart basket was designed with blueberry- and strawberry-picking in mind. It will hold four 1-quart berry containers. Comes in handy for farmers’ market shopping. Great for kitchen or craft storage, too.
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Best Fruitcake Ever
Best Fruitcake Ever

A modern twist on the traditional holiday confection, this Fruitcake recipe uses a mixture of dried fruit instead of the standard candied and glacéed fruit.
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Trinket Box

This small, clever box was designed to resemble a footed hope chest. It’s great for storing keepsakes, jewelry, and found treasures. It is made entirely out of wood—without any nails, screws, or glue! 

The box’s lid features an etched copy of an illustration from the Almanac. The image is a wood engraving depicting spring and has been part of our cover since 1851.
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How to Make Cinnamon Ornaments
How to Make Cinnamon Ornaments

These homemade cinnamon ornaments are super-easy, with only three ingredients!  They’re a lovely way to decorate the Christmas tree—and a fun craft for all ages.
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Vegetable Kingdom Kitchen Canister Set

SAVE $5 Practical has never looked so pretty. Fill our graduated canisters with flour, sugar, tea, cookies, doggie treats, or whatever you like to keep handy. Then put them on display on a countertop or open shelf. They are made of powder-coated carbon steel and have snug-fitting lids and chrome-plated handles.
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Homemade Shampoos, Toothpaste, & Deodorant
Homemade Shampoos, Toothpaste, & Deodorant

We cook what we eat. So, why not try whipping up the products that get absorbed by your skin? Here are recipes for homemade toiletries including toothpaste, deodorant, shampoos, and more. Using pantry ingredients, they’re safe, fun, and easy on the wallet!
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Almanac Barn Night Light

The roof features The Old Farmer’s Almanac logo in a way reminiscent of the painted barn advertisements of the early to mid–20th century for soft drinks and roadside attractions.
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