St. Nicholas Day, sinterklaas cookies, brightest Quarter Moon!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Tuesday, December 5, 2023]( Then came the merry makers in, And carols roar’d with blithesome din; If unmelodious was the song, It was a hearty note, and strong. –Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [16 days until winter begins]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To harvest belowground crops have dental care pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What kind of Christmas tree is most popular? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why is a blacksmith the most dissatisfied of mechanics? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [DON’T HALFWAY THE HOLIDAY (title)]( [DON’T HALFWAY THE HOLIDAY]( Christmas is creeping closer – get ’em something they actually want! 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