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Daily Newsletter for Monday, December 25, 2017



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Merry Christmas from your Almanac editors!
Wishing you all the wonders of the season.

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Christmas Facts and Trivia
Christmas Facts and Trivia

Where did the phrase “Jiminy Christmas” come from? What about “Godspeed”? Why do some people write “Xmas”? The answers may surprise you! Enjoy Christmas facts and trivia about the festive season.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar

Scenic photographs, country musings, fun facts, humor, and advice. Plus best days to fish, plant, set eggs, harvest crops, and cut hay.
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Winter Weather Folklore
Winter Weather Folklore

Weather folklore is a favorite among Almanac readers, and no more so than when it comes to the prognostics of the wintery season. Here are some of our favorite proverbs—including Christmas lore!
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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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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller!
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The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley
The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley

Is there any truth to the old saw, “No two snowflakes are alike”? Wilson A. Bentley, a farmer and amateur meteorologist, sought to answer that question, dedicating himself to observing flakes of snow for 50 years.
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The Almanac Comfort Food Cookbook

A collection of more than 200 recipes that will put a big smile on your face!
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Overnight Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Overnight Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

This breakfast casserole of eggs, sausage, and cheese is perfect for a Sunday or holiday morning.
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

Features dramatic images of the Moon!

 
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