Why the fourth Thursday?, slow food, cultivating gratitude

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Wednesday, November 24, 2021]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [27 days until winter begins]( Question of the Day Do cars feel the effects of the windchill factor? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is the geometrical form of an escaped parrot? – [Answer]( [pumpkin-pie] Ah! On Thanksgiving Day, when from East and from West, From North and from South, come the pilgrim and guest, What moistens the lip, and what brightens the eye? What calls back the past like the rich pumpkin pie? –J. G. Whittier (1807–92) ADVERTISEMENT [Almanac Calendars]( [Thanksgiving Day 2021 (image)]( [Thanksgiving Day 2021]( In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November—this year, on November 25. Why is it on the fourth Thursday of November? And what is the true story of Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims? How did Thanksgiving become a national holiday? Read the brief… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [North Country Wind Bells®]( “Haunting Sounds and Magic Memories®” echo the mystical sounds of bell buoys on the sea through these distinctive wind bells! There are 6 collections to choose from for the seafaring, the naturalist and simply sophisticated! Family crafted in Maine! Perfect Holiday Gifting! [LEARN MORE]( [North Country Wind Bells® (title)]( [Thanksgiving: Slow Food, Slow Down (image)]( [Thanksgiving: Slow Food, Slow Down]( Everyone has heard of fast food, but Thanksgiving is a time to think about "slow food." No, I don't mean the bad service that you get at your favorite greasy spoon. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Digestive Trick To Clean Your Bowels]( What if you could restore your gut health with one simple fix? According to one doctor in California there may be a way. In fact, he believes it’s so powerful that it could be like a “power wash” for your insides. [LEARN MORE]( [Digestive Trick To Clean Your Bowels (title)]( [A Kindness I Will Always Remember (image)]( [A Kindness I Will Always Remember]( The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac Essay Contest topic was "A Kindness I Will Always Remember." We received hundreds of entries for the 2021 contest—possibly the most ever! Thank you to all who entered and shared a heartfelt tribute on the topic. Here are the winning essays. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Christmas Cookie Plates & Serving Trays]( All shapes feature bright, festive designs! Made of durable and lightweight melamine. Dishwasher safe, too. [LEARN MORE]( [Christmas Cookie Plates Serving Trays (title)]( [Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes (image)]( [Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes]( For us, leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Here are quick and easy leftovers recipes that recycle holiday food into new and delicious meals. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Snowy Tree Pewter Ornament]( Heirloom-quality ornament made in Vermont. [LEARN MORE]( [Snowy Tree Pewter Ornament (title)]( [Cultivating Gratitude (image)]( [Cultivating Gratitude]( Every so often, most of us go through a few days, weeks, or months when a raft of problems—simultaneously or following one on another in close sequence—emerges to trouble our lives. My mother taught me some good advice on feeling thankful and cultivating gratitude. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Joy To The World Foaming Hand Soap]( A large beautiful bottle of premium hand soap for the holidays! The scent is crisp winter air with a hint of floral. [LEARN MORE]( [Joy To The World Foaming Hand Soap (title)]( If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... [Share with a Friend]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer's Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](