The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

October is the treasurer of the year,
And all the months pay bounty to her store;
The fields and orchards still their tribute bear,
And fill her brimming coffers more and more.

–Paul Lawrence Dunbar (1872–1906)

Thursday, October 26, 2017
299th day of the year
Winter begins in 56 days

Jon Heder (actor) was born on this day in 1977.
Harold Rome (composer) died on this day in 1993.

Question of the Day
Can you cut green mold off longhorn cheese and eat the non-moldy part? Answer

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Does the Moon Affect Moods?

Does the Full Moon Make People Crazy?
Ancient authorities like Aristotle, Paracelsus, and Pliny the Elder thought some humans were driven crazy by the full Moon. The Latin name for the Moon—“Luna”—is the root of modern words like “lunacy,” “lunatic,” and even “loon,” as in “crazy as a loon.”

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What Day is Halloween?

When is Halloween 2017?
Halloween always falls on the 31st of October. Here’s a chart that shows on what day of the week Halloween is celebrated—plus, enjoy a brief Halloween history, recipes, crafts, poetry, folklore, and more!

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Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipe

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

These crunchy, salty, roasted pumpkin seeds are super simple to make—and hard not to eat in just one sitting! Add a hint of nutmeg or cinnamon to spice them up a bit.

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Sun Beam Patio Accent

These fun patio and deck decorations bring an instant smile to everyone’s face! The Sun Beam measures 13 inches in diameter. It’s made of high-quality recycled steel in the USA and powder-coated to endure outdoor weather. It really comes to life, thanks to its bent 3D sun rays that lift it off the wall or fence it’s mounted on.

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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 necklace. Just follow these five steps.

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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.

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