What is Boxing Day?, Kwanzaa, seed catalogs!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Sunday, December 26, 2021]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [83 days until spring begins]( Question of the Day Will asters survive the winter in northern Kentucky? What measures should I take to ensure this? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day When does a caterpillar improve in morals? – [Answer]( [king] Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even. –John Mason Neale (1818–66) ADVERTISEMENT [Almanac Calendars]( [Boxing Day 2021: What Is Boxing Day? (image)]( [Boxing Day 2021: What Is Boxing Day?]( Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26! This year, that’s a Sunday. Why is it called Boxing Day? And what, if anything, does boxing have to do with it? Boxing Day, like a box, has many points of interest. Here are the short history of Boxing Day, some recipes, and more. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Become a better gardener!]( Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2022. It’s easy, fun, and free to try! [LEARN MORE]( [Become a better gardener! (title)]( [Kwanzaa 2021 (image)]( [Kwanzaa 2021]( Kwanzaa 2021 begins on Sunday, December 26, and lasts through January 1, 2022. Learn about the origins and traditions of Kwanzaa! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down!]( All of the activities and topics in this award-winning series are specially selected and developed for kids—and people who are kids at heart! [LEARN MORE]( [Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down! (title)]( [Champagne Mimosa (image)]( [Champagne Mimosa]( Champagne Mimosas are a sophisticated treat with brunch. Dress them up by serving in tulip glasses on ice or simply multiply the recipe and fill up a pitcher. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for cozy cold weather with your 2022 Weather Calendar!]( The Weather Calendar will expand your weather wisdom with fun facts like how to test ice safety, how a sunset turns red, and how day length affects fall foliage. [LEARN MORE]( [Get ready for cozy cold weather with your 2022 Weather Calendar! (title)]( [Ricotta and Smoked-Salmon Bruschetta (image)]( [Ricotta and Smoked-Salmon Bruschetta]( This Ricotta and Smoked-Salmon Bruschetta is an easy, delicious appetizer with a touch of elegance. The combination of creamy ricotta and smoky salmon is addictive! For a fancy twist, try stirring some grated lemon zest into the ricotta. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The 2022 Hardcover Collector's Almanac is Shipping Now!]( Amaze your friends and surprise your family with the wit and wisdom in your Collector’s Almanac: origins of full Moon names; a lunar way of foretelling the weather; instructions on measuring interesting weather phenomena, from tornadoes to earthquakes; helpful advice for your best garden ev [LEARN MORE]( [The 2022 Hardcover Collector s Almanac is Shipping Now! (title)]( [Free Garden Seed Catalogs and Plant Catalogs (image)]( [Free Garden Seed Catalogs and Plant Catalogs]( It may feel early, but the garden season really begins in December with the arrival of the countless seed catalogs in our mailboxes. Here is a wonderful list of free garden seed catalogs—and some of our favorites. Given the massive increase in gardening in recent years, the growers… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our 2022 Daily Planner doubles as a diary, monthly calendar, and address book!]( “This calendar is incomparable. I have a huge stack of them from previous years, and they serve as diaries as well as calendars. Through the years I’ve tried others, and for me, nothing came close.” –Susan [LEARN MORE]( [Our 2022 Daily Planner doubles as a diary, monthly calendar, and address book! (title)]( If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... [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](