The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Welcome, friend! St. Nicholas, welcome!
Welcome to this merry band!
Happy children greet thee, welcome!
Thou art gladdening all the land.

–Mary Mapes Dodge (1831–1905)

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
339th day of the year
Winter begins in 16 days

Strom Thurmond (politician) was born on this day in 1902.
Nelson Mandela (political activist) died on this day in 2013.

Question of the Day
What were the symbols for the Republicans and Democrats before they were an elephant and a donkey? Answer

Who was St. Nick?

St. Nicholas Day 2018
Was Saint Nicholas a real person? Actually, he was! Find out about the history of St. Nicholas (and St. Nicholas Day) as well as his ties to Santa Claus!

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Why Go to Mars?

Why Go to Mars? Water, Life, and Exploration
Mars is still brilliant at dinnertime—just as the latestInSight probe has begun sending us revelations from its surface. At this time of year, Mars is one of the sky’s brightest objects between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Simply look left of where the sun sets for that brilliant orange “star.” You can’t miss it. We keep sending landers there, and interest in Martian colonies remains high—but why?

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Dr. Gundry who is a world renown heart surgeon, reveals how you can transform your gut with this one simple thing. Watch How.

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Stuffed Figs Appetizer

Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Super-easy, super-impressive, and super-fast—what more could you ask for in an appetizer?

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Backyard Birds Memory Tiles for Kids

A classic game of concentration featuring images from Peterson’s Field Guide to Birds of North America. Made in the USA.

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Sinterklaas Cookies

Spicy Sinterklaas Cookies (Speculaas)

Bake a special treat for St. Nicholas Day this year. These yummy, crunchy cookies leave a delicious spice taste in your mouth, with hints of orange.

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Wooden Wing Bookmarks

Made in Vermont from a very thin maple veneer that won’t damage book bindings. Choose from bald eagles, barred owls, great blue herons, ospreys, peregrine falcons, snowy owls, cardinals, eastern bluebirds, and hummingbirds.

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Living Happily and Healthily

Down Home Tips for Health and Happiness
Most Americans equate “health care” with access to professional caregivers and hospitals, but I’d go so far as to say that self-care and family-based caregiving are the foundations of both good health and happiness.

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