Groundhog Day, shadows, game day recipes

Daily Newsletter for Friday, February 2, 2018

On Candlemas day, The good goose begins to lay. –proverb Friday, February 2, 2018 33rd day of the year Christie Brinkley (model) was born on this day in 1953. Philip Seymour Hoffman (actor) died on this day in 2014.

Groundhog Day Legend and Lore Groundhog Day 2020 Groundhog Day comes from our agricultural past and marks the halfway point to the spring equinox. Here are the facts and folklore about Groundhog Day. It’s much more than a wacky weather prediction from a plump marmot!   READ MORE

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Groundhog Shadow Making Groundhog Day and Shadow Fun Groundhog Day. Just a bizarre tradition involving rodents? Or, rather, marmots? Actually, Groundhog Day is full of amazing sky-related stuff. Even its date relates to the heavens. Held on February 2, this was traditionally the holiday of Candlemas, which marked the exact midpoint of winter.   READ MORE

Glass Sun Catchers Lots of colors and designs to choose from!   LEARN MORE   $8.95-$12.95

5 Rules of Garden Planning Five Golden Rules of Garden Planning Is your garden as productive as it could be?   WATCH VIDEO

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac - Collector's Edition Our exclusive best offer! This hardcover Collector’s Edition Almanac includes a free 2018 Gardening Wall Calendar and replicas of Almanacs from 100 and 200 years ago. (A $15.99 value!)   LEARN MORE   $15.95

Game Day Recipes Time for Super Bowl Dip Recipes! Are you ready to break out some delicious Super Bowl dip recipes for the big day? Scoop up classic guacamole, spicy buffalo chicken dip, delicious spinach dip, and more!   READ MORE

Readers’ Best Recipes and the Stories Behind Them Get the recipes that folks rave about! We invited Almanac readers to share their best recipes—the favorites served at family gatherings, potlucks, parties, and supper tables. You’ll love the heartwarming, humorous, and true stories that these cooks tell, too!   LEARN MORE   $19.95

Cooking for a Crowd The Party Planner: Cooking for a Crowd How much do you need when you’re cooking for a crowd?   READ MORE

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