Why we kiss under mistletoe, veggies to grow indoors, sundogs

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, December 6, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Our seasons have no fixed returns, Without our will they come and go; At noon our sudden summer burns, Ere sunset all is snow. –James Russell Lowell (1819–91) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [15 days until winter begins]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To cut hair to discourage growth quit smoking start a diet to lose weight wean animals or children [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Is the Christmas tree a Christian symbol? 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[LEARN MORE]( [Vegetables You Can Grow Indoors (image)]( [Vegetables You Can Grow Indoors]( Homegrown veggies can seem like a distant summer dream when the trees are bare, and the temperature is low. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With a little bit of know-how, you can grow your own fresh vegetables indoors. Choose your favorite veggies from our list. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: The Almanac for Kids Vol. 10! (title)]( [Shipping Now: The Almanac for Kids Vol. 10!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Growing Witch Hazel in the Garden (image)]( [Growing Witch Hazel in the Garden]( Witch hazel’s yellow-to-orange-red flowers add a slash of color to drab winter landscapes. Learn more about this wonderfully hardy, fragrant plant with therapeutic qualities. It tells us that spring is around the corner! 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