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A harvest Moon!
And on the mats—
Shadows of pine boughs.
–Takarai Kikaku (1661–1707)

Thursday, October 1, 2020
See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day.

Winter begins in 81 days

Question of the Day
Is the Atlantic Ocean warmer than the Pacific Ocean? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
My first is a verb; add to me one letter, and I become an insect; add another, and I become a kind of vegetable; add two more letters, and I become the name of another insect. – Answer

Harvest Moon Tonight!

Full Moons for October 2020
October has two full Moons this year: the full Harvest Moon on October 1 and the full Hunter’s Moon on the 31st—Halloween! Learn more about these two special full Moons.

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October Happenings

The Month of October 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
In October, autumn comes into full swing. Let’s get in the mood! Learn why it’s called October, what’s happening this month, October gardening tasks, the fall baking season, the full Harvest and Hunter’s Moons, folklore, and more!

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2021 Moon Calendar

This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Added bonus: best days for fishing and other activities based on the Moon.

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October's Flowers

October Birth Flowers
Both of the October birth flowers—marigolds and cosmos—are colorful annuals that thrive in full sun. Learn the symbolism behind each flower!

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2021 Engagement Calendar

This popular week-at-a-glance planning calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more!

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October's Gem

October Birthstone: Color and Meaning
The October birthstone, the opal, symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. The word comes from the Latin opalus, meaning “precious jewel,” and from the Greek word opallios, meaning “to see a change in color.” Discover more about this...

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2021 Almanac Gardening Club

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