Top 2020 astronomy events!, January flowers, keeping resolutions

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, January 2, 2020

Snow Man
January is here,
With eyes that keenly glow—
A frost-mailed warrior striding
A shadowy steed of snow.
–Edgar Fawcett (1847–1904)
Thursday, January 2, 2020
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar
 
The Best Sky Watching Events of 2021
Top 2020 Astronomy Events!

The Best Sky Watching Events of 2021
Welcome to 2021—a year full of spectacular astronomical events! What stargazing and sky watching events should you keep an eye out for? Here are our top picks of the year, including two great meteor showers, a three-planet conjunction, and a supermoon lunar eclipse! Take a look…
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar

A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.

 
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar
 
January Birth Flowers
January's Flowers

January Birth Flowers
In the dark month of January, nothing lifts the spirits quite like cheerful, colorful flowers. Learn about the beautiful January birth flowers!
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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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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook eBook
 
Honey Orange Muesli
Honey Orange Muesli

Honey Orange Muesli

Muesli is a nutritious choice for any day of the week, but it is so easy to prepare that it is exceptionally good for a quick weekday breakfast.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! 
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar
 
How Did the Tradition of New Year's Resolutions Start?
Making Goals and Keeping Them

How Did the Tradition of New Year's Resolutions Start?
From the Babylonians who resolved to return borrowed farm equipment to medieval knights who would renew their vow to chivalry, New Year resolutions are nothing new. See this brief history—and compare the top 10 resolutions from the 1940s to today! Are you surprised?
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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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Support Your Local Farmers Tote Bag
 
Monthly Horoscope for January 2021
Your January Horoscope

Monthly Horoscope for January 2021
Here’s your Horoscope for January 2021. Every month, Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides horoscope updates for all 12 zodiac signs.
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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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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar