New Year's traditions, weather folklore, 10 tips for choosing seeds

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, December 30, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( A rose is a rose all times of the year. I have one out in the garden there, In the deep grass out by the gray old stair A breath of June in December drear. –Lizette Woodworth Reese (1856–1935) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [79 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Where did the dollar sign ($) for U.S. currency originate? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What word is that to which if you add a syllable, it will make it shorter? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our perennial best seller for 47 years! (title)]( [Our perennial best seller for 47 years!]( Order your 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. [LEARN MORE]( [New Year's Traditions From Around the World (image)]( [New Year's Traditions From Around the World]( Many New Year’s traditions that we take for granted date from ancient times. This year, ring out the old and ring in the new with a New Year tradition—or two! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Sample Garden Plans are Here! (title)]( [Sample Garden Plans are Here!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy. You can try the planner for FREE and select a sample garden plan to get you started! [LEARN MORE]( [New Year's Eve Weather Folklore (image)]( [New Year's Eve Weather Folklore]( As the clock hits midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us reflect on the past year while dreaming of the year ahead. Here at the Almanac, our thoughts often turn to the WEATHER! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Available Now: The 2024 Almanacs! (title)]( [Available Now: The 2024 Almanacs!]( It’s time to ship the 2024 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [10 Tips for Selecting Plant Seeds (image)]( [10 Tips for Selecting Plant Seeds]( If you haven’t started planning your garden, winter—the dormant season—is a good time to start. Seed catalogs are already arriving in mailboxes. Here’s how to go about selecting seeds! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [From Seeds to Blossoms (title)]( [From Seeds to Blossoms]( The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants that are the most popular and common throughout the United States and Canada. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level! [LEARN MORE]( [Polish Pierogies (Perogie or Piroghi) (image)]( [Polish Pierogies (Perogie or Piroghi)]( Pierogies, often hailed as little pockets of joy, are a beloved comfort food with roots in Eastern Europe, particularly Poland. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What are Almanac Clubs? (title)]( [What are Almanac Clubs?]( Each Almanac Club is a yearly subscription that delivers you the products you want most before they hit the shelves. Sign up, and you’ll also get exclusive access to online versions of our most popular publications! [LEARN MORE]( [Orion the Hunter Reigns in the Winter Sky (image)]( [Orion the Hunter Reigns in the Winter Sky]( Step outside anytime after 9 P.M. in winter, and it’s easy to spot Orion the Hunter, one of the season’s most easily recognizable constellations. Read Bob Berman’s post about Orion’s five bright stars and why it’s so special. [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! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. Is Daily too much? [Switch to weekly](! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](