Geminids peak tonight!, it's Friday the 13th, Christmas weather lore

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, December 13, 2019



Friday, December 13, 2019
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Nothing, no one, is too small to matter.
What you do is going to make a difference.
–Madeleine L'Engle (1918–2007)

December 13: St. Lucia's Day

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8 Tips for Watching the Geminid Meteor Shower
8 Tips for Watching the Geminid Meteor Shower

The most active meteor shower of the year peaks the night of Sunday, 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.
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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.
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How Teleconnections Affect the Weather (And Our Forecast)
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.
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Colorful Cell Phone Purses

Hot gift! Just the right size for your phone, cash, identification, and a few cards.
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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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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook eBook

All You Need to Know to Grow! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference eBook for your computer or tablet that includes all of our expertise.
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Homemade Gifts From the Kitchen
Homemade Gifts From the Kitchen

Put your hands and handiwork into your gifts. Here are 15 homemade gifts from the kitchen—including easy biscotti, candy cane bark, chocolate truffles—plus, flavored gins and vinegars!
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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.
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Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th
Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th

Ready for Friday the 13th? Well, November 13, 2020 is considered the lucky (or unlucky?) day. Why exactly is this day often associated with good or bad luck? What is the meaning of Friday the 13th and how did this superstition even begin? Find out—and enjoy fun freaky facts!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! 
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