Winter solstice!!, Christmas appetizers, Capricorn season

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, December 21, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. –Susan Cooper, [The Shortest Day]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [88 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To cut hay destroy pests and weeds pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Where does one find a black-tailed deer in the United States? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is lengthened by being cut at both ends? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [A calendar for every interest or curiosity! 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[LEARN MORE]( [6 Ancient Sites Aligned With the Solstice and Equinox (image)]( [6 Ancient Sites Aligned With the Solstice and Equinox]( Over time, people have marked the changing of seasons—sometimes in dramatic ways! In honor of the equinox on March 20, let’s look at six amazing and ancient sites aligned with the solstices and equinoxes. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Sow, Grow, and Shine Gardening Kit (title)]( [Sow, Grow, and Shine Gardening Kit]( Introducing the “Sow, Grow, and Shine Gardening Gift Pack” – a delightful collection of gardening essentials that promises to inspire, nurture, and rejuvenate every gardener’s soul. [LEARN MORE]( [The Best Christmas Appetizer Recipes (image)]( [The Best Christmas Appetizer Recipes]( Ho, ho, ho! Here are 12 of our favorite Christmas appetizer recipes. Whether it’s classic deviled eggs or shrimp cocktail, find some great ideas that range from tasty plates to elegant hors d’oeuvres. 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[LEARN MORE]( [Plants of the Winter Solstice (image)]( [Plants of the Winter Solstice]( Many trees and plants were traditionally important to the celebration of the winter solstice (on December 21). Think evergreens, yew, oak, mistletoe, holly, rosemary, pine, and ivy. Learn more about their symbolic meanings. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the 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! 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