New Year's planetary alignment, wassail, good luck food

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, December 31, 2018

wassailing

With the old Almanack and the old Year,
Leave thy old Vices, tho' ever so dear.

–Proverb
Monday, December 31, 2018
 365th day of the year


Nicholas Sparks (author) was born on this day in 1965.
Natalie Cole (singer) died on this day in 2015.
 
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Celebrating the New Year

 New Year's Day 2020
Happy New Year!! Ever wondered why the new year starts on January 1? Is 2020 the start of a new decade or the last year of the current decade? Read all about New Year’s Day and how we celebrate!
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New Year's Planetary Alignment

 First Dawn of 2019: Three Planets and Moon Align
Want to welcome 2019 in grand style? So happens, the year begins with an eye-catching celestial alignment that will light up the eastern sky at the first dawn of 2019. Watch the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury line up—and connect the dots! Here are Bob’s viewing tips.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar
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Wassailing on New Year's Eve

 Traditional Wassail

For centuries, going back to Anglo-Saxon times, holiday revelers have wished each other “Wes hal!”—Be Whole!—while sharing this drink.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar
For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena. 
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Good Luck Foods

 Hoppin’ John: A Traditional Southern Dish for New Year's Day
Welcome in the New Year with Hoppin’ John, a traditional New Year’s Day dish, and luck will follow you all year long!
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook
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Why We Make Resolutions

 Keeping New Year's Resolutions
New Year’s resolution traditions actually go back to ancient times. So, before you pooh-pooh the idea, let’s remind ourselves why this age-old tradition exists, how to best make a resolution, and how to keep one!
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2019 MOON WALL CALENDAR
Want to enjoy the beautiful Moon year-round? Check out our 2019 Moon Wall Calendar that is loaded with amazing lunar lore, facts, and photos!   
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