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Full Moon on Halloween

Halloween Moon | What's the Moon Phase This Halloween?

Ever noticed that Halloween pictures always show a full Moon? But how often does the full Moon...
November Leaves

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

What happens in November 2018? Here at the Almanac, we think of November as the month of food, when...
Jack O Lanterns

Halloween Weather Forecast: Wicked Weather to Haunt The Holiday

This Halloween, along with costumes and candy, don’t forget your coat or rain jacket! See what the...
Cornhusk Doll

5 Traditional Halloween Crafts

Enjoy these fun, traditional Halloween crafts—from apple heads to cornhusk dolls! They’re great for...
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When Is Daylight Saving Time 2018?

When did Daylight Saving Time 2018 begin and when will DST end? Find dates here—as well as the...
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Pumpkin-Carving Tips and Tricks

Whether this is your first attempt at carving a pumpkin or your hundredth, there are many...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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Left-Hander's Day: August 13

August 13 is Left-Handers Day! If you or the lefties in your life feel excluded, forgotten, or even...
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4th of July Weather Forecast 2018

This year, America celebrates its 242nd birthday! Read our 4th of July forecast to find out what...
Valentine's Day Vintage Card

Valentine's Day 2019

’Tis the season of candy hearts and Valentine’s cards! Here are some of our favorite Valentine’s...
Father's Day History

The History of Father's Day

Though Father’s Day wasn’t made a national holiday until 1972, the efforts of one woman in...
Dad at Beach

Father's Day Activities

Looking for a fun way to spend your Father’s Day this year? Fishing, having a barbeque or picnic,...
Memorial Day Sunset

2018 Memorial Day Weather Forecast

Memorial Day weekend is less than two weeks away, which means that summer is just around the corner...
Hummingbird at Impatiens

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

Celebrate the gorgeous month of May! The Sun is warming, the birds are chirping, the flowers are...
Arbor Day

Arbor Day 2018: History, Facts, and Date

Arbor Day 2018 falls on Friday, April 27. Dedicate a tree to someone who is special to you, and...
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...
Easter Forecast

2018 Easter Weekend Weather Forecast

Easter weekend is fast approaching! Are you prepared? Read our Easter weekend weather forecast to...
Cherry Blossoms

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

April 2018 is the first full month of spring! We hope that your sky is bright and clear and your...
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10 Tips on Making (and Keeping) New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions have a long history. Why do we have New Year’s resolutions? And how do we...
29 Leap Year Fence

When is the Next Leap Year?

When is the next Leap Year? Find out when the next Leap Day will be and how to calculate Leap Years...
Irish Stew

Best St. Patrick's Day Recipes

A selection of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes—including soda bread, corned beef and cabbage...
Story of Mardi Gras

How Mardi Gras Started: Hard Winters and Charity

It’s hard to believe that Mardi Gras started with long hard winters and acts of charity. However,...
Fireworks

New Year Traditions From Around the World

Many New Year traditions that we take for granted actually date back to ancient times. This year,...
Mistletoe Meaning and Lore | Why We Kiss Beneath It

Mistletoe Meaning and Lore | Why We Kiss Beneath It

Of all the plants used as Christmas decorations, none has the long and interesting history of...
Winter Tree at Sunset

New Year’s Day Weather Folklore

A new year is always ripe with possibilities. Though we have our forecasts, we also enjoy the...
Christmas Traditions Trees

Christmas Facts and Trivia

Where did the phrase “Jiminy Christmas” come from? What about “Godspeed”? What’s the origin of “...
Classic Deviled Eggs

Christmas Appetizer Recipes

Ho, ho, ho! Here are 12 of our favorite Christmas appetizer recipes. Whether it’s classic deviled...
Christmas Firsts

Christmas Firsts: Christmas Traditions in America

When were the first Christmas card, Christmas tree, and department store Santa Claus in America?...
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Is Rudolph a Girl?

Christmas falls in late December and—as we all know—everyone’s favorite red-nosed reindeer leads...
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Gift Jar Ideas for Christmas

Try making your own gift jars this year, because one of the nicest presents you can give is a gift...
Natural Decorating from the Garden

Natural Decorating for Christmas

Have you decked the halls? Consider your backyard and garden for a ready source of interesting...
White Christmas

White Christmas Forecast 2017

Will you have a white Christmas? See the Almanac’s White Christmas Forecast for 2017! We’ll list...
Poinsettia is an unlikely Christmas flower.

Poinsettias: Unlikely Christmas Plants

Ruby-red poinsettias signaled Christmas to me as a child, especially growing up in balmy southern...
Snowball Cookies

Christmas Cookie Recipes for Kids

Try one of these easy Christmas cookie recipes for kids—or adults! These recipes are easy to bake ...
Hoppin' John With Rice and Pork

Hoppin’ John: Good Luck Food at New Year

Welcome the New Year with Hoppin’ John, a traditional New Year’s Day dish, and luck will follow you...

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