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[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [sun on snow] Lucy light, Lucy light, shortest day and longest night. –Proverb [Wednesday, December 12, 2018]( 346th day of the year [Winter begins in 9 days]( Connie Francis (singer) was born on this day in 1938. Tom Laughlin (actor) died on this day in 2013. Question of the Day I've always been told that you shouldn't stuff a turkey the night before you cook it. Why? [Answer]( [Gardening Calendar > Learn More]( [St. Lucia Buns (image)]( St. Lucia's Day Buns [St. Lucia Buns]( These buns are traditionally served the morning of St. Lucia’s Day—which always falls on December 13. Find out more about St. Lucia—and how to make these sweet rolls! [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Actress Reveals the “Bathroom Trick” That Made Her Feel Years Younger]( “I was always tired, my whole body felt heavy, and my stomach… it actually looked huge,” she recalls. Then, she met a doctor who recommended something totally unexpected. Her stomach “deflated,” her mood improved, and her energy skyrocketed. [LEARN MORE]( [Christmas Appetizer Recipes (image)]( Christmas Appetizers [Christmas Appetizer Recipes]( Ho, ho, ho! Here are 12 of our favorite Christmas appetizer recipes. Whether it’s classic deviled eggs or our famous cheese ball, find some great ideas that go from the appetizer staples to elegant hors d’oeuvres. [READ MORE]( [Chala Cell Phone Cross Body Purses]( CONVENIENT, COMPACT, AND FUN! Choose from different characters including a bee, butterfly, dragonfly, owl, songbird, rooster, or cardinal. Perfect size for carrying most cell phones and a few credit cards. Nicely made and features adjustable straps. [LEARN MORE]( $32.99 [Geminid Meteor Shower 2018 (image)]( Guide to the Geminids [Geminid Meteor Shower 2018]( Get ready for Geminids 2018! The Geminid meteor shower will put on a fantastic show the evening of Thursday, December 13! There will be very little moonlight interference this year, increasing their visibility. Find out how to see the Geminid meteor shower with our top tips and guide. [READ MORE]( [Dragonfly Tea Infuser]( A great gift for the tea drinker. Enough loose tea fits in the stainless steel mesh ball for a pot, or use less for a cup. Handmade in Vermont from fine pewter. [LEARN MORE]( $25.97 [Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe? (image)]( Mistletoe's Meaning [Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe?]( Of all the plants used as Christmas decorations, none has as long and interesting a history as mistletoe. Discover the meaning of mistletoe, fascinating folklore, and why people kiss beneath it. [READ MORE]( [Live Like Someone Left The Gate Open Socks]( Colorfully printed socks with fun sayings!  [LEARN MORE]( $11.97 [Christmas Day 2018 (image)]( Meaning of Christmas [Christmas Day 2018]( What is the real meaning of Christmas? Enjoy our Everything Christmas page with Christmas dates, customs, folklore, and beautiful quotes—perfect for a Christmas card! [READ MORE]( [Heirloom-Quality Pewter Ornaments]( Handcrafted in Vermont from fine pewter. Choose from a large selection of designs. [LEARN MORE]( $17.99-$29.99 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 newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. You can [change your email address here]( *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](. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.