How much daylight do we gain?, Christmas drinks, fudge!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, December 22, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Fetched a cake fer little Jake, And fetched a pie fer Nanny, And fetched a pear fer all the pack That runs to kiss their Granny! –James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [87 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To color hair cut hair to encourage growth harvest aboveground crops [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What exactly is the “Icelandic low” that weathercasters talk about? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What confections were carried on Noah’s ark? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect gift for flower gardeners! 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[LEARN MORE]( [10 Christmas Drinks to Get Into the Holiday Spirit (image)]( [10 Christmas Drinks to Get Into the Holiday Spirit]( Do you have a favorite holiday drink? Indulge at home this winter with our festive cocktails. Try these fun and fragrant drinks—from our Ho, Ho, Ho Cocktail to mulled wine, spiced cider, eggnog, a Christmas punch, and more! [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]( [Never-Fail Christmas Fudge (image)]( [Never-Fail Christmas Fudge]( Even if you’ve never made candy before in your life, give this easy fudge recipe a try. True to its name (thanks to the presence of marshmallows), it won’t seize, crumble, or make you tear your hair out. It’s a tasty, homemade treat that’s perfect for Christmastime! 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