Star of Bethlehem, gingerbread recipes, calculating cousin relations

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, December 23, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [86 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’s the best way to start a coal fire? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day When does a caterpillar improve in morals? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Available Now: Vermont Weather Stations! (title)]( [Available Now: Vermont Weather Stations!]( The Old Farmer’s Store has a selection of weather stations ready to mount outside a kitchen window or by your deck or patio. Choose from a range of designs and metal finishes! [LEARN MORE]( [Searching for the Star of Bethlehem (image)]( [Searching for the Star of Bethlehem]( Was the Star of Bethlehem a real astronomical object? Many religious scholars believe the bright star never existed as a physical object. Instead, when the account was written fifty years after Christ’s death, the star was meant as an astrological omen.  [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]( [Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People (image)]( [Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People]( Have you ever wondered how to make gingerbread cookies? Look no further! We have a traditional gingerbread recipe that will knock your socks off and make a delightful addition to your Christmas cookie platter. 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