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When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2018? Here is the MLK Day date for the year—plus, more about...
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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...
New Year Celebrations

New Year's Day 2018

In 2018, New Year’s Day falls on a Monday, capping off a nice long holiday weekend. Learn more...
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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?...
Reindeer Antlers

Is Rudolph a Girl?

Christmas falls in late December and—as we all know—everyone’s favorite red-nosed reindeer leads...
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...
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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...
When is Thanksgiving

When is Thanksgiving Day 2018?

In 2018, U.S. Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, November 22. (Canadian Thanksgiving is on...
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When is Veterans Day 2018?

Veterans Day always falls on November 11. Learn the true meaning of Veterans Day and its important ...
Islamic New Year Crescent Moon

When Does the Islamic New Year 2018 Begin?

When Does the Islamic New Year 2018 begin? Get dates from your Almanac. Also called Al-Hijra, the...
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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...
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Christmas Cookie Recipes for Kids

Try one of these easy Christmas cookie recipes for kids—or adults! These recipes are easy to bake ...
Christmas Ornament

When is Christmas Day 2017?

What is the real meaning of Christmas? Enjoy our Everything Christmas page with Christmas dates,...
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...
Amaryllis Christmas Bulbs

Amaryllis: How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs

Amaryllises are beautiful Christmas bulbs that are easy to care for. Find out how to buy the best...
Holiday Food

Bowls and Boards For The Holiday Table

Facing some health issues this fall, I turned my mind toward how to make holiday meals that would...
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When Is St. Nicholas Day?

Was Saint Nicholas a real person? Actually, he was! Find out about the history of St. Nicholas (and...
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The Thanksgiving Meal Is Packed With Vitamins

When you think of Thanksgiving, what foods come to mind? Turkey? Sweet potatoes? Cranberries?...
Christmas Tree Decorated

How to Care for a Christmas Tree

Christmas trees seem to be getting more expensive each year! Here are some tips for buying the...
Apple Crumb Pie for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Here at the Almanac, Thanksgiving is all about comfort food, including the desserts! Here are ten ...
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What is Boxing Day?

What is Boxing Day? Why is it called Boxing Day? What, if anything, does boxing have to do with it...
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Sarah Josepha Hale: Godmother of Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! While you are being grateful for your food, friends, and family, take a little...
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Seasonal Crafts: How to Make a Nut Wreath

Decorate for the holidays this season with this festive homemade nut wreath! A wide variety of nuts...
Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

Leftovers are one of the best parts of a special Thanksgiving meal! Here are quick and easy...
Chanukah

When is Hanukkah 2017?

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival celebrated in November or December each year. See when...
Fallen Autumn Leaves

The Month of November 2017: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

What happens in November 2017? We like to think of November as the month of food, when the best of...
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 fall...
Halloween Pumpkin Ghosts

Origins of Halloween Traditions

Why does Halloween make us think of trick or treating, witches on broomsticks, bobbing for apples,...
Cornhusk Doll

Halloween Crafts

Enjoy these fun, traditional Halloween crafts! They’re great for the young and the young at heart!...
Halloween Dogs

Halloween Weather Forecast 2017

Halloween is fast approaching! Will you need to stitch that extra layer of fleece into your costume...
Pumpkin Seed Necklace

How to Make a Pumpkin Seed Necklace

This year, when you hollow out that Halloween pumpkin, save the seeds to make a cool and colorful...
Halloween Hands Punch

Easy Halloween Dinner Recipe Ideas

Cook up a Halloween dinner for something fun! Here is an easy Halloween menu with three recipes for...
Why Halloween is in October

What Is So Spooky About Halloween Weather?

Why does Halloween fit so well with October? It’s just interesting to think about how much weather...
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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...
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When is Presidents' Day 2018?

When is Presidents’ Day 2018? When is George Washington’s birthday? There’s some confusion about...
May Day Maypole

What is May Day?

This article describes the traditions of May Day and how the May 1st celebration began. With winter...
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When is Kwanzaa 2017?

When does Kwanzaa begin in 2017? See our chart—and learn about the origins and history of Kwanzaa....

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