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 ❄️
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?
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
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 ❄️
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
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 ❄️
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
Turkey day is just around the corner, and a side of salmonella is not on the menu! If you're undertaking the task of cooking a whole turkey in the oven, pay attention to the weight of your bird to know how long to cook it, and at what temperature. Almanac.com/how-cook-turkey-cooking-times-and-tips
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Turkey day is just around the corner, and a side of salmonella is not on the menu! If you're undertaking the task of cooking a whole turkey in the oven, pay attention to the weight of your bird to know how long to cook it, and at what temperature. Almanac.com/how-cook-turkey-cooking-times-and-tips
Have you had your first snow of the season yet?? ❄️⛄️⛷️
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Have you had your first snow of the season yet?? ❄️⛄️⛷️
The LEONID METEOR SHOWER peaks tonight! LOOK UP tonight through dawn dawn (if you're awake!!) to see 10-15 shooting stars per hour streak across the night sky ☄️
In 2025, the Moon will be merely 5% full, giving us a gorgeous view of the Leonids. Can't wait!! More at Almanac.com/Meteors
In 2025, the Moon will be merely 5% full, giving us a gorgeous view of the Leonids. Can't wait!! More at Almanac.com/Meteors
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The LEONID METEOR SHOWER peaks tonight! LOOK UP tonight through dawn dawn (if you're awake!!) to see 10-15 shooting stars per hour streak across the night sky ☄️
In 2025, the Moon will be merely 5% full, giving us a gorgeous view of the Leonids. Can't wait!! More at Almanac.com/Meteors
In 2025, the Moon will be merely 5% full, giving us a gorgeous view of the Leonids. Can't wait!! More at Almanac.com/Meteors
Gobble gobble! It's nearly Thanksgiving, which means turkey trivia will definitely be on the table. Test your knowledge with these fun facts!
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Gobble gobble! It's nearly Thanksgiving, which means turkey trivia will definitely be on the table. Test your knowledge with these fun facts!
Yes, we're still here! 💪 And yes, the 2026 edition is on shelves now! 📒 Check out Almanac.com/WhereToBuy to see where you can get yours, especially if you're looking for a local bookshop or feed store that carries The Old Farmer's Almanac.
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Yes, we're still here! 💪 And yes, the 2026 edition is on shelves now! 📒 Check out Almanac.com/WhereToBuy to see where you can get yours, especially if you're looking for a local bookshop or feed store that carries The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or someone who’s just managed to keep a cactus alive, aloe vera is your new low-maintenance bestie. Not only does it look cool with its spiky green leaves, but it moonlights as a natural remedy for life’s little burns and boo-boos. Almanac.com/Plant/Aloe-Vera
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or someone who’s just managed to keep a cactus alive, aloe vera is your new low-maintenance bestie. Not only does it look cool with its spiky green leaves, but it moonlights as a natural remedy for life’s little burns and boo-boos. Almanac.com/Plant/Aloe-Vera
The LEONID METEOR SHOWER is on its way! LOOK UP on November 17 and 18 just before dawn (if you're awake!!) to see 10-15 shooting stars per hour streak across the night sky ☄️In 2025, the Moon will be merely 5% full, giving us a gorgeous view of the Leonids. Here's more: Almanac.com/Meteors
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The LEONID METEOR SHOWER is on its way! LOOK UP on November 17 and 18 just before dawn (if you're awake!!) to see 10-15 shooting stars per hour streak across the night sky ☄️In 2025, the Moon will be merely 5% full, giving us a gorgeous view of the Leonids. Here's more: Almanac.com/Meteors
Brrrr! 🧊❄️ Has November been a chilly month for you? Or is your region still holding onto that warmth from summer?
Find more weather folklore at Almanac.com/WeatherProverbs
Find more weather folklore at Almanac.com/WeatherProverbs
November 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Brrrr! 🧊❄️ Has November been a chilly month for you? Or is your region still holding onto that warmth from summer?
Find more weather folklore at Almanac.com/WeatherProverbs
Find more weather folklore at Almanac.com/WeatherProverbs
The term “Indian Summer” has been around for centuries, although the American Meteorological Society deems the fall phenomenon “Second Summer” instead. So what is it, exactly? 🤔 Do you experience a waft of warmness in November in your region? Learn more! Almanac.com/Indian-Summer
November 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The term “Indian Summer” has been around for centuries, although the American Meteorological Society deems the fall phenomenon “Second Summer” instead. So what is it, exactly? 🤔 Do you experience a waft of warmness in November in your region? Learn more! Almanac.com/Indian-Summer
Today is Veterans Day, but it hasn't always been called that. It was originally named Armistice Day in the United States, commemorating the signing of the agreement that ended World War I on November 11, 1918. Pres. Woodrow Wilson celebrated the first Armistice Day in 1919. Almanac.com/Veterans-Day
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Today is Veterans Day, but it hasn't always been called that. It was originally named Armistice Day in the United States, commemorating the signing of the agreement that ended World War I on November 11, 1918. Pres. Woodrow Wilson celebrated the first Armistice Day in 1919. Almanac.com/Veterans-Day
In Canada, November 11 is called Remembrance Day. This day, more similar to Memorial Day than Veterans Day, honors veterans who have died in service to their country. Here are some ideas of how you can show appreciation on this day. Almanac.com/Veterans-Day
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
In Canada, November 11 is called Remembrance Day. This day, more similar to Memorial Day than Veterans Day, honors veterans who have died in service to their country. Here are some ideas of how you can show appreciation on this day. Almanac.com/Veterans-Day
Hold onto your hats!! 😵💫 Mercury Retrograde will begin once again on Sunday, November 9. You can’t stop your life, but plan ahead, have backup plans, and be prepared for people’s shorter fuses and miscommunication! Read more: Almanac.com/Mercury-Retrograde
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Hold onto your hats!! 😵💫 Mercury Retrograde will begin once again on Sunday, November 9. You can’t stop your life, but plan ahead, have backup plans, and be prepared for people’s shorter fuses and miscommunication! Read more: Almanac.com/Mercury-Retrograde