Boxing Day, garden dreaming, 2018 weather

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [star of bethlehem] The darling of the world is come, And fit it is we find a room To welcome Him. The nobler part Of all the house here is the heart— –Robert Herrick (1591–1674) [Tuesday, December 26, 2017]( 360th day of the year [Spring begins in 84 days]( Chris Daughtry (singer) was born on this day in 1979. Gerald Ford (38th U.S. president) died on this day in 2006. Question of the Day Have we always had the custom of celebrating birthdays? [Answer]( [ofa-santababy-2017-300-250.jpg]( [What is Boxing Day? (image)]( Today is Boxing Day [What is Boxing Day?]( What is Boxing Day? Why is it called Boxing Day? What, if anything, does boxing have to do with it? Boxing Day, like a box, has many points of interest. [READ MORE]( [Lighted Glass Mason Jar]( Makes a great centerpiece or accent decoration. Features a 4-hour timer. Requires 2 AAA batteries. [LEARN MORE]( $15.95 [Long-Range Weather Forecast (image)]( 2018 Long-Range Predictions [Long-Range Weather Forecast]( Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been known for its traditionally 80 percent-accurate forecasts. [READ MORE]( [The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Notebook]( Keeps avid weather watchers engaged and entertained day after day for up to 4 years! [LEARN MORE]( $14.95 [Garden Planning for Beginners: 10 Tips (image)]( Start Dreaming! [Garden Planning for Beginners: 10 Tips]( Contemplating your first vegetable garden? How hard can it be? Just stick a few seeds in the ground and stand back, right? If only it were that easy! Here are 10 garden planning tips to consider before you dig in: [READ MORE]( [Extra-Handy Lazy Susan]( Spins effortlessly, won’t tip, and holds a lot! Handcrafted in America by a 150-year-old basket company. Constructed with tough Appalachian white ash and brass nails. [LEARN MORE]( $39.95 [Garden Seed Catalogs by Mail (image)]( Seed Catalogs and Web Sites [Garden Seed Catalogs by Mail]( Here is a list of garden seed catalogs and plant catalogs that companies mail to anyone who asks! It’s fun to page through the pages, discovering the varieties of flowers, vegetables, and fruit seeds that fit your growing zone. Start dreaming and planning! [READ MORE]( [Screaming Eagle Garden Stake]( Features a bright and bold patriotic eagle that was made in the USA. Powder-coated metal for durability and rust resistance. [LEARN MORE]( $27.95 [Apricot and Pistachio Bark (image)]( Easy Apricot and Pistachio Bark [Apricot and Pistachio Bark]( You’ve got to try this simple recipe for making candy! This easy and delicious treat is an excellent homemade gift for teachers, coworkers, friends, and family. [READ MORE]( [Almanac Hummingbird Thermometer]( Handmade in the USA and sold exclusively through The Old Farmer’s Store! [LEARN MORE]( $21.95 QUICK CLICKS - [7-Day Forecast]( - [2-Month Forecast]( - [Moon Phase Calendar]( - [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( New to this newsletter? It’s free! [Sign up here.]( You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* [Visit our Web site Help page]( to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our [Terms of Use](. © 2017 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.