The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Let me be merry now, ’t is time;
The season is at hand
For Christmas rhyme and Christmas chime,
Close up, and form the band.

–Elizabeth Drew Stoddard (1823–1902)

Friday, December 22, 2017
356th day of the year
Spring begins in 88 days

Jordin Sparks (singer; season 6 American Idol winner) was born on this day in 1989.
Joe Strummer (singer) died on this day in 2002.

Question of the Day
What are the names of the rivers in the world that flow south to north? Answer

Wassail to Punch Recipes

Holiday Drink Recipes
From holiday punch to wassail, we have tasty drink recipes to wet your whistle! Invite your friends and family to share these fragrant and memorable brews.

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook

A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Garden Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes.

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$14.95

Easy Napkin Folding Ideas

How to Fold a Napkin: Easy Napkin Folding Ideas
How do you fold a napkin? Here are a few easy ways to fold napkins, including the classic dinner napkin fold, as well as two more fun techniques to enhance your beautifully-set table in only a few minutes!

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The Holiday Table

Christmas Table Decoration Ideas
As we gather together for holidays, the tablewe gather around becomes an important part of the festivities. Here are tips and ideas for decorating your dining room at Christmas.

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Magical Mistletoe

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 mistletoe. Discover the meaning of mistletoe, fascinating folklore, and why people kiss beneath it.

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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

Features amazing photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, and trivia! Makes a great gift for a weather watcher!

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$9.99

Benefits of Snow

The Beauty and Benefits of Snow in the Garden
We finally had our first snow of the season. Whatever you may think of snow (and snow removal!), remember the old saying, “A good winter with snow makes all the plants grow.”

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The 2018 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Boxed Daily Calendar

Gardeners will be delighted with this nicely illustrated and gift-boxed page-a-day calendar!

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$14.99