Why Christmas is celebrated on the 25th, is Rudolph a girl?, Christmas breakfast

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, December 24, 2019

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Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat,
Please put a penny in the old man's hat;
If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do,
If you haven't got a ha'penny, God bless you!
–Beggar's Rhyme
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar
 
Why We Celebrate on the 25th

 Christmas Day 2019
Christmas occurs on a Wednesday this year. Discover why we celebrate Christmas Day on December 25, the symbols of Christmas, and a brief history of Christmas. Plus, let’s bring Christmas alive with recipes, crafts, poetry, and customs from around the world!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Collector's Edition
Special hardcover edition with new, useful, and entertaining matter! Also featuring astronomical tables, tides, holidays, eclipses, and weather forecasts for all 18 regions of the United States.
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Christmas Traditions in America

 Christmas Firsts: The Origins of Christmas Traditions in America
When did the first Christmas card, Christmas tree, and department store Santa Claus appear in America? See when some of these Christmas traditions began!
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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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Christmas Humor

 Is Rudolph a Girl?
Christmas falls in late December and—as we all know—everyone’s favorite red-nosed reindeer leads Santa’s sleigh, as the story goes. In the wild, of course, the only reindeer left with antlers at Christmas are the females. So, is an all-girl team who finds their way to way to Santa’s house?
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Support Your Local Farmers Tote Bag
This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA. 
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Christmas Crackers?

 Simple Christmas Table Decorations and Settings
Setting a table for Christmas? Here are 10 easy yet beautiful Christmas table ideas for yuletide cheer. From adding greenery to Christmas crackers, we have simple centerpiece and decoration ideas for a merry and bright holiday dinner.
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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8
Stuck at home? Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities!
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What's for Christmas Breakfast

 10 Delicious Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
When planning a nice Christmas gathering, we may not think much about breakfast. And yet when the big day arrives, it’s so nice to wake up to something special—nourishing but not overwhelming. Here are 10 Christmas breakfast and brunch recipes!
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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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