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Fall Trees

Fall Leaves: Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Ever wonder why leaves change color in the fall? Or when exactly they change and how the process...
Outdoor Christmas Tree

Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh

While most of us think about Christmas trees only in December, for growers of cut-your-own trees,...
Gourds and Squash at Thanksgiving

Unusual Squash and Gourds for the Thanksgiving Displays

Colorful squash and gourds are signs of Thanksgiving to me—harking back to the Pilgrims—and the...
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History of the Poinsettia

Where does the poinsettia come from? Where was this traditional Christmas plant discovered? Are...
Star of Bethlehem

The Star of Bethlehem

What is the Star of Bethlehem, and what is its significance? Every holiday season, planetariums...
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Where the Wild Things Are: November

November the first. You’ve unmothballed your winter sweaters and laid in a supply of hand-warmers....
Eagle Pumpkin

How to Carve a Pumpkin

When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve got tips on carving the best...
Welcome Spring Equinox

Spring Equinox 2019: The First Day of Spring

The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Wednesday, March 20,...
Halloween Pumpkin Ghosts

Origins of Halloween Traditions

Why does Halloween make us think of trick or treating, witches on broomsticks, bobbing for apples,...
Columbus Day and Exploration

Columbus Day 2018

Columbus Day 2018 occurs on the second Monday in October. What exactly do we celebrate on Columbus...
Full Beaver Moon - OFA

Full Moon for November 2018

When is the Full Moon for November 2018? See our November Moon Guide—all about the Full Beaver Moon...
Chanukah

Hanukkah 2018

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival celebrated in November or December each year. See when...
Wedding Couple

Wedding Weather

Wondering what the weather will be like for your wedding day (or any event day)? See our weather...
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When Is Daylight Saving Time 2018?

When does Daylight Saving Time 2018 begin and end? Find dates here—as well as the history of...
Pressed Flowers

How to Press Flowers and Leaves

Pressing flowers is a lovely way to preserve a memory, create a lovely card or framed print, and...
Mercury-retrograde

Mercury Retrograde Dates 2018

Mercury retrograde begins on November 17! Learn what Mercury retrograde is, how it can affect your...
Easter Bunny

When Is Easter 2019 | How Is the Easter Date Determined?

When is Easter 2019—and why does the date of Easter change every year? How do we determine the date...
Maple Leaf

4 Ways Canadian Thanksgiving Differs From American Thanksgiving

In America, Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays of the year. But did you know that Canada...
Pumpkin Patch

5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

One of many traditions is to pick pumpkins for Halloween! Here are 5 tips on how to pick the...
Nut Wreath

How to Make a Fall Nut Wreath

This autumn, make a natural nut wreath for your front door. Fall is nut season (seen any squirrels...
Scorpio Symbol, the Scorpion

Scorpio Zodiac Sign

Happy Birthday, Scorpio! The eighth sign of the zodiac, Scorpio dates in astrology are typically...
Justice

Horoscope for October 2018

Here’s your Horoscope for October 2018. Every month, Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides...
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How to Make Pomander Balls

Here’s how to make pomander balls, which are simply oranges pierced by cloves. As the fruit dries,...
Marigolds

October Birth Flowers

Both of the October birth flowers are colorful annuals that thrive in full sun. What is the Flower...
When is Thanksgiving

When is Thanksgiving Day 2018?

In 2018, U.S. Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, November 22. Canadian Thanksgiving is on Monday...
Vikings Ship

Who Was Leif Eriksson?

It’s true—the arrival of Leif Eriksson and his Vikings in North America over 1,000 years ago didn’t...
Fall Leaves in Water

2018 Fall Weather Forecast: Snow Before Halloween?

This summer is now tied with the summer of 1934 as the fourth hottest on record in the United...
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Quarter Days and Cross-Quarter Days

From Midsummer Day to Michaelmas (September 29), learn about the Quarter Days and how they...
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 360

The First Days of the Seasons 2018

When does each season begin? Find equinox and solstice dates for 2018. Autumn begins with the...
Autumnal Equinox - Fall Road

Autumnal Equinox 2018: The First Day of Fall

If you’ve sweated your way through a long hot summer, you might be ready for a change in season!...
Libra, the Scales

Libra Zodiac Sign

Happy Birthday, Libra! The Zodiac Sign for Libra (September 23 to October 23) is represented by the...
Halloween Scene

Halloween 2018

Halloween always falls on the 31st of October. But what day of the week is it this year? (We always...
Sadie Hawkins Day

When is Sadie Hawkins Day?

Ever heard of Sadie Hawkins Day? Find out more about this quirky holiday—and how it all got started...
When is First Day of Winter?

The First Day of Winter: Winter Solstice 2018

Winter officially begins with the Winter Solstice on Friday, December 21, 2018. This is the...
Pumpkins - Bright Orange

The Month of October 2018: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

Welcome to October! The time of pumpkins, Canadian Thanksgiving, and Halloween. Learn more—and...
Persimmon

Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed

According to weather folklore, you can predict winter weather with a persimmon seed. Here’s how to...
Red-Tailed Hawk

Blog: Signs of Autumn

It’s my favorite time of year again. Autumn is in the air. Anyone who’s sweated their way through a...
Best Days to Fish

Best Fishing Days 2018

When is the best time to go fishing? See our best fishing days in the Almanac’s 2018 fishing...
When is Rosh Hashanah?

Rosh Hashanah 2018

Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the year in the traditional Jewish calendar. Find out Rosh...
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The Legend of the Black Box and The Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Forecasts

The secret to our weather forecasts has been speculated on for some time. Is weather folklore the...
Full Harvest Moon - OFA

Full Moon for September 2018

Learn about the Full Moon for September 2018—the Harvest Moon—plus, see Moon phase dates, Best Days...
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Woolly Bear Caterpillars and Weather Prediction

The woolly bear caterpillar—also called woolly worm and fuzzy worm—has the reputation of being able...

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