Full Cold Moon tonight, first snowflake photos, salad greens

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, December 29, 2020

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We've had some pleasant rambles,
And merry Christmas gambols,
And roses with our brambles,
Adieu, old year, adieu!
–George Lunt (1803–85)

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Full Moon for December 2020
Full Moon for December 2020
December’s full Moon rises on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. The Old Farmer’s Almanac will reveal everything you need to know about the Cold Moon and what makes it special.
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The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley
The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley
Is there any truth to the old saw, “No two snowflakes are alike”? Wilson A. Bentley, a farmer and amateur meteorologist, sought to answer that question, dedicating himself to observing flakes of snow for 50 years.
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Four Super-Hardy Salad Greens to Grow in Winter
Salads may be the epitome of sunny summer days, but there are also super-hardy salad greens that will grow in winter and cold weather. What a treat! Here are four of our favorites.
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What does "Auld Lang Syne" mean?

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Wondering about the date and significance of the Full Cold Moon?

Celebrate December’s Full Cold Moon with our 2021 Moon Calendar! This calendar will answer all your questions with fascinating lunar facts and moonlit folklore!
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