Legend of the poinsettia, Christmas dinner ideas, animal tracks

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, December 16, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( To labor with zest, and to give of your best, For the sweetness and joy of the giving; To help folks along with a hand and a song; Why, there's the real sunshine of living. –Robert W. Service (1874–1958) Today is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Time to break out your ugliest, jolliest threads! [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [5 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To castrate animals [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day How long have people been sending out Christmas cards? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why are dudes no longer imported into this country from England? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Almanac Essentials Gift Bundle (title)]( [Almanac Essentials Gift Bundle]( The Almanac Essentials Gift Bundle is not just a present; it’s a year-round companion for anyone with a green thumb or a love for nature. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [The Legend of the Poinsettia as a Christmas Plant (image)]( [The Legend of the Poinsettia as a Christmas Plant]( How did a tropical plant become an unlikely symbol of the Christmas holiday? The history of the poinsettia, as it relates to Christmas, begins with an old Mexican legend and, later, a prominent American business venture. Discover the legend of the poinsettia! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect soap for every gardener! 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[LEARN MORE]( [The Best Christmas Dinner Recipes (image)]( [The Best Christmas Dinner Recipes]( Our Ultimate Christmas Dinner Recipes collection has you covered on all the classic mains—Christmas glazed ham, prime rib roast with Yorkshire pudding, and roasted turkey! Plus, this year, we’ve included some smaller mains for smaller gatherings. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [A calendar for every interest or curiosity! (title)]( [A calendar for every interest or curiosity!]( Make a dent in your gift list with these calendars! Choose from our selection of 2024 calendars that focus on special Almanac interests including Gardening, Weather, the Moon, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [5 Homemade Pesticides: Soap Sprays for Plants (image)]( [5 Homemade Pesticides: Soap Sprays for Plants]( There is no magic bullet for keeping your garden and indoor plants free from insect pests. Some tricks I have learned over the years are ways to cope with bugs without resorting to nasty chemicals. Here are my tips, including homemade insecticidal sprays (soap sprays). [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Give Dad something he ll use this year! (title)]( [Give Dad something he'll use this year!]( Keeping the tradition of American leather-working alive, Rogue Industries crafts durable bison and moose leather wallets in Maine. [LEARN MORE]( [Tourtière (A Christmas Meat Pie) (image)]( [Tourtière (A Christmas Meat Pie)]( Tourtière is a popular meat-filled pie enjoyed at Christmas. A French-Canadian staple, this double-crusted savory pie has many family-style variations; our recipe is made with ground pork, warm spices, mashed potatoes, and a rich pastry crust that melts in your mouth. 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