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Outdoor Christmas Tree

How Do Christmas Trees Grow?

While most of us think about Christmas trees only in December, for farmers who grow cut-your-own...
Eagle Pumpkin

How to Carve a Pumpkin

When it comes to pumpkin carving, “Farmer Mike” Valladao is an expert. He shares his tips, tricks, ...
Star of Bethlehem

The Star of Bethlehem

Was the Star of Bethlehem a real celestial body or a miraculous vision? Astronomer Bob Berman...
Fall Trees

Fall Leaves: Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Ever wonder why leaves change color? Did you know that fall’s vivid colors are actually hidden...
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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....
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History of the Poinsettia

Where does the poinsettia come from? Where was this traditional Christmas plant discovered? Are...
Flag Day June 14

Flag Day 2020: Celebrating the American Flag

Flag Day is Sunday, June 14! This annual holiday celebrates the history and symbolism of the...
Father's Day Vintage

Father's Day 2020

Father’s Day 2020 is Sunday, June 21—the first full day of summer! Learn all about Father’s Day...
Yellow Rose

The Month of June 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

The month of June brings beautiful bouquets, delicious fruits and vegetables, and an urge to get...
Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2020

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, 2020. Learn all about Memorial Day, including the true meaning of...
Columbus Day and Exploration

Columbus Day 2020

Columbus Day occurs on the second Monday in October. This year, it will be observed on Monday,...
Full Strawberry Moon - OFA

Full Moon for June 2020

June’s full Moon rises on Friday, June 5! Find out more about the Strawberry Moon, including when...
Water Lily

July Birth Flowers

July’s birth flowers—larkspur and water lilies—are dramatic head-turners, one being the star of ...
Pink Rose

June Birth Flowers

June’s birth month flowers are among the most fragrant of all, the rose and the honeysuckle. Learn...
Mother's Day Coffee

Mother's Day 2020 | 10 Ways to Celebrate Mom

Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10, 2020. This year, many of us are rethinking how to give extra...
Birthday Cupcakes

Birthday Finder

Many readers ask The Old Farmer’s Almanac what happened on their birthday–or the birthday of a...
Hummingbird at Impatiens

The Month of May 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

Celebrate the gorgeous month of May! The Sun is warming, the birds are chirping, the flowers are...
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Summer Solstice 2020: The First Day of Summer

In 2020, the June solstice occurs on Saturday, June 20, marking the start of summer in the Northern...
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 360

When Do the Seasons Start in 2020?

When do all of the four seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—start and end? Here are your...
Lily of the Valley

May Birth Flowers

The sweet flowers of May embody the hopes and dreams of those who give them.   What Are the May...
Lily of the Valley

Monthly Horoscope for May 2020

Here’s your monthly horoscope for May 2020. This month brings Pluto’s return and the best days to...
Mother and Baby

The History of Mother's Day in the United States

The real history of Mother’s Day in the United States might surprise you. Three women—who...
Arbor Day

Earth Day 2020

This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The...
Mercury Retrograde - OFA

Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2020

Mercury’s next period of retrograde motion will last from June 18 to July 12, 2020! According to...
Mother Jones

Meet Mother Jones

Who was Mother Jones? This American schoolteacher and dressmaker lived hand-to-mouth, lost her...
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Ramadan 2020: When Is Ramadan?

The holy month of Ramadan begins in the evening of Thursday, April 23, 2020. Learn about how—and...
Oak Tree

Arbor Day 2020

Arbor Day 2020 occurs this year on Friday, April 24. Dedicate a tree to someone who is special to...
May Day Basket

May Day 2020: What is May Day?

May Day (May 1) is a holiday rich in history and folklore, celebrating the return of spring! As a...
Friday the 13th Cat

Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th

The next Friday the 13th is Friday, November 13, 2020. Why is this day often associated with bad...
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Sourdough Starters and Recipes

How about trying your hand at making a sourdough starter from scratch?! Here’s a little history...
Naturally-Dyed Eggs for Easter

How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally

Try dyeing eggs the old-fashioned way—with spices, food, and plants! It turns out that your own...
Passover

Passover 2020: When Does Passover Begin?

Passover 2020 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8. See more information on Passover dates,...
Full Pink Moon - OFA

Full Moon for April 2020

April’s full Moon rises on the night of Tuesday, April 7. Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this...
Full Beaver Moon - OFA

Full Moon for November 2020

November’s Full Beaver Moon rises on November 30! Learn when to spot it in your area and the...
Full Cold Moon - OFA

Full Moon for December 2020

December’s full Moon rises on December 29, 2020. The original Old Farmer’s Almanac will reveal...
Easter Bunny & Flowers - OFA Message

When Is Easter 2020? | How the Easter Date is Determined

Easter 2020 will be observed on Sunday, April 12! Find out how the date of Easter is determined,...
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April Birth Flowers

By April, spring’s in full swing, and these birth month flowers are ready to express its happy...
Apollo

Monthly Horoscope for April 2020

Here’s your monthly horoscope for April 2020. Longtime Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides...
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The Surprising Origins of Easter Symbols: From Lambs to Lilies

From lambs to lilies, there are many beautiful Easter symbols that have significance to us. But do...
Four Seasons

The Reason for the Seasons

What causes our four seasons—spring, summer, winter, fall? People puzzled over this for centuries...
Machu Piccu

5 Ancient Sites Aligned With the Solstice and Equinox

Across time, people have marked the changes of seasons—sometimes in dramatic ways! Here are five...
Welcome Spring Equinox

First Day of Spring 2020: The Spring Equinox

In 2020, the spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) occurs on Thursday,...

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