The Old Farmer's Almanac
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Happy National Cookie Day!! Are YOU a cookie monster?? 🍪🤣 A fresh batch of warm, chewy cookies is always a treat.
Find all the recipes right here! Happy baking! 🍪 Almanac.com/10-best-cookie-recipes
Find all the recipes right here! Happy baking! 🍪 Almanac.com/10-best-cookie-recipes
December 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Happy National Cookie Day!! Are YOU a cookie monster?? 🍪🤣 A fresh batch of warm, chewy cookies is always a treat.
Find all the recipes right here! Happy baking! 🍪 Almanac.com/10-best-cookie-recipes
Find all the recipes right here! Happy baking! 🍪 Almanac.com/10-best-cookie-recipes
Eyes to the skies!! 🌕️ The Full Cold SUPERMOON will be 100% illuminated TONIGHT at 6:14 P.M. EST! 🌕️ For the most dramatic view, watch just after moonrise, when the Moon appears larger near the horizon. 🌕️ Learn more at Almanac.com/Full-Moon-December
December 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Eyes to the skies!! 🌕️ The Full Cold SUPERMOON will be 100% illuminated TONIGHT at 6:14 P.M. EST! 🌕️ For the most dramatic view, watch just after moonrise, when the Moon appears larger near the horizon. 🌕️ Learn more at Almanac.com/Full-Moon-December
Will it be a WHITE CHRISTMAS? ☃️❄️🌨️ See our forecast for YOUR neck of the woods at Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️
December 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Will it be a WHITE CHRISTMAS? ☃️❄️🌨️ See our forecast for YOUR neck of the woods at Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️
Happy birthday, December babies! Your birth flowers are the holly and the paperwhite narcissus! So what kind of folklore surrounds these two birth flowers?
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December Birth Flowers: Holly and Narcissus
All about the narcissus and holly, the December birth month flowers and their meanings from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happy birthday, December babies! Your birth flowers are the holly and the paperwhite narcissus! So what kind of folklore surrounds these two birth flowers?
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Tis the season! 🥰 Wondering how to give back in a small but meaningful way? Here are 12 Random Acts of Kindness that you can do any day, or EVERY day. What are you favorite ways to brighten someone's day?
December 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Tis the season! 🥰 Wondering how to give back in a small but meaningful way? Here are 12 Random Acts of Kindness that you can do any day, or EVERY day. What are you favorite ways to brighten someone's day?
Wondering how to arrange your cute succulents? They're really having a moment right now, and make any space feel a little more inviting! 🌵 Given the wide variety of colors, shapes, and textures of succulent plants, it looks best to group them. Almanac.com/how-decorate-your-home-succulent-plants
How to Decorate Your Home With Succulent Plants
Succulents are living works of art. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we teach you how to decorate your home with succulents.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Wondering how to arrange your cute succulents? They're really having a moment right now, and make any space feel a little more inviting! 🌵 Given the wide variety of colors, shapes, and textures of succulent plants, it looks best to group them. Almanac.com/how-decorate-your-home-succulent-plants
December 13-14 marks THE biggest meteor shower in 2025, and 75 meteors per hour will streak across the sky at the Geminids' peak. Plus, it gets dark early, so you don’t have to stay up until the early hours to see the king of the meteor showers 🌠 Almanac.com/Meteors
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
December 13-14 marks THE biggest meteor shower in 2025, and 75 meteors per hour will streak across the sky at the Geminids' peak. Plus, it gets dark early, so you don’t have to stay up until the early hours to see the king of the meteor showers 🌠 Almanac.com/Meteors
Happy birthday, December babies! Your beautiful birthstone is the sea-green turquoise! 💎 Dating back to the 13th century, turquoise was thought to protect those who wore it from falling. . . so it follows that turquoise has often been used on horse bridles! Almanac.com/December-Birthstone 💎
December Birthstones: Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon
December birthstones, birthstone color, meaning, history, and symbolism, from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Happy birthday, December babies! Your beautiful birthstone is the sea-green turquoise! 💎 Dating back to the 13th century, turquoise was thought to protect those who wore it from falling. . . so it follows that turquoise has often been used on horse bridles! Almanac.com/December-Birthstone 💎
Hello December! ❄️ Winter is near! How many holidays are in December? More than you might imagine! Almanac.com/December ❄️
December 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hello December! ❄️ Winter is near! How many holidays are in December? More than you might imagine! Almanac.com/December ❄️
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The forest was kind today & had I checked my @oldfarmersalmanac.bsky.social I would have been less surprised seeing plantain, dandelion, raspberry, wild chives, wood sorrel, alpine strawberry, stinging nettles...all sprouting like spring.
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Mutton and lentils with wild chive & stinging nettle tea.
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Mutton and lentils with wild chive & stinging nettle tea.
November 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The forest was kind today & had I checked my @oldfarmersalmanac.bsky.social I would have been less surprised seeing plantain, dandelion, raspberry, wild chives, wood sorrel, alpine strawberry, stinging nettles...all sprouting like spring.
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Mutton and lentils with wild chive & stinging nettle tea.
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Mutton and lentils with wild chive & stinging nettle tea.
For the most dramatic view, watch just after moonrise, when the Moon appears larger near the horizon—a phenomenon called the “Moon illusion.” 🌕️ Read more! Almanac.com/Moon-December
December 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
For the most dramatic view, watch just after moonrise, when the Moon appears larger near the horizon—a phenomenon called the “Moon illusion.” 🌕️ Read more! Almanac.com/Moon-December
Long before Christmas trees and Santa Claus, people gathered around roaring fires on the darkest night of the year to celebrate Yule—a festival of light, warmth, and renewal. Almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions
December 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Long before Christmas trees and Santa Claus, people gathered around roaring fires on the darkest night of the year to celebrate Yule—a festival of light, warmth, and renewal. Almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions
Oh my stars!! LOOK UP! ⭐️ December's night sky is nothing to sneeze at. . . from the Full Cold Supermoon on December 4 to the Ursid Meteor Shower on the Winter Solstice, the dark skies next month are really showing off! Visit Almanac.com/Night-Sky-December
December 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Oh my stars!! LOOK UP! ⭐️ December's night sky is nothing to sneeze at. . . from the Full Cold Supermoon on December 4 to the Ursid Meteor Shower on the Winter Solstice, the dark skies next month are really showing off! Visit Almanac.com/Night-Sky-December
Thank heavens! Mercury Retrograde ends today! ✨️ This marks the end of the last of three retrogrades in 2025. When Mercury’s Retrograde ends, some astrologers believe there is a short “shadow period” of adjustment of a couple of weeks as Mercury moves forward again. Almanac.com/Mercury-Retrograde
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thank heavens! Mercury Retrograde ends today! ✨️ This marks the end of the last of three retrogrades in 2025. When Mercury’s Retrograde ends, some astrologers believe there is a short “shadow period” of adjustment of a couple of weeks as Mercury moves forward again. Almanac.com/Mercury-Retrograde
Why is Black Friday called "Black Friday"? 🤔 The term “Black Friday,” in reference to the day after Thanksgiving, can be traced to the city of Philadelphia in the 1950s. Almanac.com/why-do-we-call-it-black-friday
Why is it Called Black Friday? When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days each year. We all love big sales and great deals, but when did it start, when is it, and why is it called Black Friday?
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December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Why is Black Friday called "Black Friday"? 🤔 The term “Black Friday,” in reference to the day after Thanksgiving, can be traced to the city of Philadelphia in the 1950s. Almanac.com/why-do-we-call-it-black-friday
Are you dreaming of a White Christmas this year? ❄️ While snow is in the forecast for most of Canada and the U.S.'s northeast regions, it's not a certainty in many other locations ❄️ Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Are you dreaming of a White Christmas this year? ❄️ While snow is in the forecast for most of Canada and the U.S.'s northeast regions, it's not a certainty in many other locations ❄️ Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️
According to The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac, most of the U.S. will be seeing a milder, gentler winter than average, and across Atlantic Canada, most areas are not expected to see a White Christmas this year. Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️
Christmas Forecast 2025: Will There Be Snow on Christmas Day?
Will there be snow on Christmas Day 2025? And where is a White Christmas common? See your White Christmas Weather Forecast from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
According to The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac, most of the U.S. will be seeing a milder, gentler winter than average, and across Atlantic Canada, most areas are not expected to see a White Christmas this year. Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️
Today is November's First Quarter Moon! 🌓 Did you know that in the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the Moon is illuminated; in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the left side 🌓🌓🌓 Almanac.com/MoonPhase
Moon Phase Today: 2025 Moon Phase Calendar
What is the Moon Phase today? Use our 2023 Moon Phase Calendar to find dates and times of the full Moon, new Moon, and every phase in between. Beyond the phases of the Moon, you will also see daily Mo...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Today is November's First Quarter Moon! 🌓 Did you know that in the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the Moon is illuminated; in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the left side 🌓🌓🌓 Almanac.com/MoonPhase
Mark your calendars! 🌕️ See the full Cold Moon on December 4, and this year it’s a dazzling supermoon! Rising brighter and slightly larger than usual, it lights up the long winter nights 🌕️ Read more! Almanac.com/Moon-December
December 2025 Cold Moon (Supermoon): Date, Time & Facts
Discover the December 2025 Cold Moon, a dazzling supermoon. Learn when it rises, why it’s called the Cold Moon, and the folklore, history, and science behind this winter Full Moon.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Mark your calendars! 🌕️ See the full Cold Moon on December 4, and this year it’s a dazzling supermoon! Rising brighter and slightly larger than usual, it lights up the long winter nights 🌕️ Read more! Almanac.com/Moon-December
If you wish to pay tribute to a truly traditional Thanksgiving meal from 1621, consider featuring goose, chestnuts, and succotash with these historically inspired recipes! Almanac.com/why-turkey-thanksgiving
Why Turkey Became the Thanksgiving Centerpiece: History and Recipes
Discover the history of Thanksgiving foods—did Pilgrims eat turkey? Learn about the first feast, traditional recipes, and why turkey became a favorite.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If you wish to pay tribute to a truly traditional Thanksgiving meal from 1621, consider featuring goose, chestnuts, and succotash with these historically inspired recipes! Almanac.com/why-turkey-thanksgiving
Turn the tunes up! 🎶 We've got your Turkey Day music selection all fired up and ready to go. Play our curated lineup of Thanksgiving songs on Spotify right here, right now!
Which songs would you add to the list? open.spotify.com/playlist/6Y0...
Which songs would you add to the list? open.spotify.com/playlist/6Y0...
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Turn the tunes up! 🎶 We've got your Turkey Day music selection all fired up and ready to go. Play our curated lineup of Thanksgiving songs on Spotify right here, right now!
Which songs would you add to the list? open.spotify.com/playlist/6Y0...
Which songs would you add to the list? open.spotify.com/playlist/6Y0...
Take a look at your turkey's feathers when you're preparing your Thanksgiving meal this week. . . do they seem thicker than usual? Based on what you see, you may be able to foretell what type of winter is on its way! Find more lore and paremiology here at Almanac.com/Winter-Weather-Folklore
December 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Take a look at your turkey's feathers when you're preparing your Thanksgiving meal this week. . . do they seem thicker than usual? Based on what you see, you may be able to foretell what type of winter is on its way! Find more lore and paremiology here at Almanac.com/Winter-Weather-Folklore
Take a little time to remember Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who helped make this national day of thanks possible.
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Sarah Josepha Hale: The Godmother of Thanksgiving
Who is Sarah Josepha Hale? Give thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale for the celebration of Thanksgiving. Learn all about the history of Thanksgiving from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Take a little time to remember Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who helped make this national day of thanks possible.
Almanac.com/sarah-josepha-hale-godmother-thanksgiving
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From peach pie, to warm brownie pie, to a classic pumpkin pie, which pie does YOUR zodiac sign favor? 🥧 Which pie are YOU astrologically aligned with? 🥧 Almanac.com/best-pies-your-zodiac-sign
What Pie Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign? (Sweet Astrology Fun!)
What pie are you based on your zodiac sign? There are so many choices, so little time, so let's have fun and see what pie you should try, based on your zodiac, astrology, and stars!
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December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
From peach pie, to warm brownie pie, to a classic pumpkin pie, which pie does YOUR zodiac sign favor? 🥧 Which pie are YOU astrologically aligned with? 🥧 Almanac.com/best-pies-your-zodiac-sign
Hanging baskets and pots take your houseplants to new heights! 😉 In general, the best plants for hanging baskets are those that hang down and produce trailing vines or stems. Almanac.com/11-best-indoor-hanging-plants-brighten-your-home
11 Best Indoor Hanging Plants to Brighten Your Home
Take advantage of all that vertical growing space. Here are the best hanging plants to grow indoors, plus care and display tips to take your houseplants to new heights!
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December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hanging baskets and pots take your houseplants to new heights! 😉 In general, the best plants for hanging baskets are those that hang down and produce trailing vines or stems. Almanac.com/11-best-indoor-hanging-plants-brighten-your-home