Twelfth Night, taking down the tree, Epiphany tart

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January 5: All About Twelfth Night

Down with the rosemary, and so
Down with the bays and mistletoe;
Down with the holly, ivy, all,
Wherewith ye dress’d the Christmas Hall.
–Robert Herrick (1591–1674)

 

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11 Ways to Reuse or Recycle a Christmas Tree
11 Ways to Reuse or Recycle a Christmas Tree
Twelfth Night is the traditional day on which many people take down their Christmas tree and decorations. To prolong the holiday spirit and also give back to wildlife, how about putting that old Christmas tree in your own backyard? Here are 10 other ways to let nature help you recycle that tree!
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Night Sky for January 2021
Night Sky for January 2021
Look up! It’s the January 2021 Sky Watch! This month, Jupiter and Saturn are still bright in the night sky, Mars reigns in the night, and there’s the chance to spot planet Mercury. See Bob Berman’s highlights of our beautiful January sky and enjoy the wonders of the cosmos!
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Monthly Horoscope for January 2021
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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Epiphany Tart (Victorian Jam Tart)
Epiphany Tart (Victorian Jam Tart)

An old English tradition, this star-shaped Epiphany Tart with it multicolored jams is meant to look like a stained glass window!
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Calendars for wit and wisdom through 2021!

Whether you’re an avid weather watcher, an organized busy bee, an expert gardener, or a budding astronomer: We’ve got the calendar for you with classic Almanac wit and wisdom! Start 2021 off on the right track with Almanac calendars!
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Light Wassail
Light Wassail

Hot spiced apple cider with just the right amount of spices that both adults and kids will enjoy.
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