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Daily Newsletter for Friday, December 13, 2019

Geminids Peak Tonight! Geminids 2019: How to See the Geminid Meteor Shower December 13 The most active meteor shower of the year peaks the night of Friday, December 13. These are the Geminids, the sky’s “Old Faithful.” Their trustworthy, one‑a‑minute frequency has created reliable December sparklers for the past century.   READ MORE

SPONSORED 11 Holiday Gift Ideas Gardeners Will Love If you have someone on your holiday gift list who loves gardening, we have made gift planning a little easier. This year Jung Seed has created a special holiday gift guide full of fun, creative ideas your gardener will love.   LEARN MORE

Telecommunications and Weather How Teleconnections Affect the Weather (And Our Forecast) What can we look forward to weatherwise over the next several months? Almanac meteorologist Michael Steinberg explains a few of the factors that go into our forecasts and predicts how well our forecast will hold up.   READ MORE

Colorful Cell Phone Purses Hot gift! Just the right size for your phone, cash, identification, and a few cards.   LEARN MORE   $32.99

Christmas and Winter Lore 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!   READ MORE

Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook All You Need to Know to Grow! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference book that includes all of our expertise.   LEARN MORE   $11.95

Yummy Holiday Food Gifts Homemade Holiday Food Gift Ideas Put your hands and handiwork into your gifts. Make holiday food gifts from the kitchen—from buttery Shortbread Cookies to Christmas Fruitcake to an easy Bûche de Nöel.   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.   LEARN MORE   $8.99 (Save $6)

It's Friday the 13th! Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th The next Friday the 13th is March 13, 2020. Why is this day often associated with bad luck? What is the meaning of Friday the 13th and how did this superstition even begin? Find out—and enjoy fun freaky facts!   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years!    LEARN MORE   $5.99 (Save $4)