Valentine's Day dark origins, kissing benefits, luscious desserts

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, February 14, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes. –Lord Byron (1788–1824) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [33 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! 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