Will YOU be having a White Christmas? ❄️ Does that mean you'll also have a brown Easter? See what the lore says! Almanac.com/WeatherProverbs

Wait! Are those peas? Pearls? Plants? It's a String of Pearls plant! 🟢 🟢🟢 In the wild, string of pearl plants grow as ground covers on dry, rocky soil, and their spreading stems root when they touch the earth and form dense mats over time. Almanac.com/plant/how-care-string-pearls-plant

It's TRIVIA TIME! 🫎 Do reindeer actually like the snow? Can they really see in the dark? And is Santa's sled pulled by a team of female reindeer? Find out the science behind the lore! www.almanac.com/why-santas-r...

Choosing an evergreen for your yard can feel like picking a favorite snowflake—so many beautiful options! 🌲 From pines and firs to spruces and arborvitaes, each tree brings its own charm, shape, and shade of green. Almanac.com/8-types-evergreen-trees-how-pick-best-one

While we all know that nature can be unpredictable, the odds are that the snow will fall mainly in the Central region of the United States. And for Canada? Well, southern Quebec and southern Ontario are both on track for a White Christmas this year! Almanac.com/White-Christmas

How thick does ice have to be to drive a truck on it? To skate on? To go ice fishing? 🧊 Before you go out in the cold weather, check our ice thickness chart to determine if it’s safe! Almanac.com/ice-thickness-safety-chart

Keep those poinsettia plants going strong, especially after the holidays! Poinsettias can even be kept year after year to rebloom if you give them proper care. Almanac.com/caring-for-poinsettias

'Tis the season for holly! 🎄 Whether you prefer a single-color leaf or a mix of shades, the bright red berries of holly add charm when arranged in wreaths, garlands, or other festive decor—nothing quite compares to that holiday spirit! Plus, they're easy to cultivate! Almanac.com/plant/holly

Paperwhite narcissus are the easiest bulbs to grow indoors—no chilling or special care needed! These fragrant white flowers bloom in just a few weeks, bringing instant beauty and freshness to your home. They're also the December birth flower! Almanac.com/how-grow-paperwhites

Gift-giving can be difficult. It's hard to pick out the perfect gift. For holidays, birthdays, or any celebration, consult the stars! In astrology, every sign of the zodiac has different quirks and tastes. www.almanac.com/pick-perfect...

Seasons' greetings!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Take note! Here are our top 3 essential Christmas tree care tips: www.almanac.com/content/how-...

When the days grow short and frosty, a splash of color in the garden can lift your spirits and chase away the chill. From fragrant witch hazel and festive hollies to vibrant camellias and cyclamen, check out our top 10 hardy winter-flowering plants. Almanac.com/15-best-flowers-bloom-winter

Happy St. Nicholas Day! 🎅 St. Nicholas was a bishop known for his good deeds, especially those that helped children and the needy. He often gave generously and without anyone knowing the gifts were from him. Almanac.com/st-nicholas-day

Now remember, black clouds in the north in winter indicate approaching snow! ❄️ Almanac.com/WeatherProverbs

Happy National Cookie Day!! Are YOU a cookie monster?? 🍪🤣 A fresh batch of warm, chewy cookies is always a treat. Find all the recipes right here! Happy baking! 🍪 Almanac.com/10-best-cookie-recipes

Eyes to the skies!! 🌕️ The Full Cold SUPERMOON will be 100% illuminated TONIGHT at 6:14 P.M. EST! 🌕️ For the most dramatic view, watch just after moonrise, when the Moon appears larger near the horizon. 🌕️ Learn more at Almanac.com/Full-Moon-December

Will it be a WHITE CHRISTMAS? ☃️❄️🌨️ See our forecast for YOUR neck of the woods at Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️

Happy birthday, December babies! Your birth flowers are the holly and the paperwhite narcissus! So what kind of folklore surrounds these two birth flowers? Almanac.com/content/december-birth-flowers

Tis the season! 🥰 Wondering how to give back in a small but meaningful way? Here are 12 Random Acts of Kindness that you can do any day, or EVERY day. What are you favorite ways to brighten someone's day?

Wondering how to arrange your cute succulents? They're really having a moment right now, and make any space feel a little more inviting! 🌵 Given the wide variety of colors, shapes, and textures of succulent plants, it looks best to group them. Almanac.com/how-decorate-your-home-succulent-plants

December 13-14 marks THE biggest meteor shower in 2025, and 75 meteors per hour will streak across the sky at the Geminids' peak. Plus, it gets dark early, so you don’t have to stay up until the early hours to see the king of the meteor showers 🌠 Almanac.com/Meteors

Happy birthday, December babies! Your beautiful birthstone is the sea-green turquoise! 💎 Dating back to the 13th century, turquoise was thought to protect those who wore it from falling. . . so it follows that turquoise has often been used on horse bridles! Almanac.com/December-Birthstone 💎

Hello December! ❄️ Winter is near! How many holidays are in December? More than you might imagine! Almanac.com/December ❄️

The forest was kind today & had I checked my @oldfarmersalmanac.bsky.social I would have been less surprised seeing plantain, dandelion, raspberry, wild chives, wood sorrel, alpine strawberry, stinging nettles...all sprouting like spring. 🍜 Mutton and lentils with wild chive & stinging nettle tea.

For the most dramatic view, watch just after moonrise, when the Moon appears larger near the horizon—a phenomenon called the “Moon illusion.” 🌕️ Read more! Almanac.com/Moon-December

Long before Christmas trees and Santa Claus, people gathered around roaring fires on the darkest night of the year to celebrate Yule—a festival of light, warmth, and renewal. Almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions

Oh my stars!! LOOK UP! ⭐️ December's night sky is nothing to sneeze at. . . from the Full Cold Supermoon on December 4 to the Ursid Meteor Shower on the Winter Solstice, the dark skies next month are really showing off! Visit Almanac.com/Night-Sky-December

Thank heavens! Mercury Retrograde ends today! ✨️ This marks the end of the last of three retrogrades in 2025. When Mercury’s Retrograde ends, some astrologers believe there is a short “shadow period” of adjustment of a couple of weeks as Mercury moves forward again. Almanac.com/Mercury-Retrograde

Why is Black Friday called "Black Friday"? 🤔 The term “Black Friday,” in reference to the day after Thanksgiving, can be traced to the city of Philadelphia in the 1950s. Almanac.com/why-do-we-call-it-black-friday

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas this year? ❄️ While snow is in the forecast for most of Canada and the U.S.'s northeast regions, it's not a certainty in many other locations ❄️ Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️

According to The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac, most of the U.S. will be seeing a milder, gentler winter than average, and across Atlantic Canada, most areas are not expected to see a White Christmas this year. Almanac.com/White-Christmas ❄️

Today is November's First Quarter Moon! 🌓 Did you know that in the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the Moon is illuminated; in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the left side 🌓🌓🌓 Almanac.com/MoonPhase

Mark your calendars! 🌕️ See the full Cold Moon on December 4, and this year it’s a dazzling supermoon! Rising brighter and slightly larger than usual, it lights up the long winter nights 🌕️ Read more! Almanac.com/Moon-December

If you wish to pay tribute to a truly traditional Thanksgiving meal from 1621, consider featuring goose, chestnuts, and succotash with these historically inspired recipes! Almanac.com/why-turkey-thanksgiving

Turn the tunes up! 🎶 We've got your Turkey Day music selection all fired up and ready to go. Play our curated lineup of Thanksgiving songs on Spotify right here, right now! Which songs would you add to the list? open.spotify.com/playlist/6Y0...

Take a look at your turkey's feathers when you're preparing your Thanksgiving meal this week. . . do they seem thicker than usual? Based on what you see, you may be able to foretell what type of winter is on its way! Find more lore and paremiology here at Almanac.com/Winter-Weather-Folklore

Take a little time to remember Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who helped make this national day of thanks possible. Almanac.com/sarah-josepha-hale-godmother-thanksgiving

From peach pie, to warm brownie pie, to a classic pumpkin pie, which pie does YOUR zodiac sign favor? 🥧 Which pie are YOU astrologically aligned with? 🥧 Almanac.com/best-pies-your-zodiac-sign

Hanging baskets and pots take your houseplants to new heights! 😉 In general, the best plants for hanging baskets are those that hang down and produce trailing vines or stems. Almanac.com/11-best-indoor-hanging-plants-brighten-your-home

When in doubt, aim to get your bulbs in the ground before Halloween, but if you haven't yet, you're not too late. Here's a tip: stagger bloom times: Mix early-, mid-, and late-season bulbs for continuous spring color! Here's how 🌷 Almanac.com/planting-fall-bulbs-spring-flowers

Happy birthday, Sagittarius! ♐️ Sagittarians, the adventurous archers, are fire signs (think enthusiasm and passion!). Freedom is extremely important to you, and you will not stay in a relationship, job, or rut that doesn’t allow you to go your own way. Almanac.com/Sagittarius

Are Christmas cacti, Thanksgiving cacti, and Easter cacti all the same plant? As it turns out. . . nope! Though they look similar, they are different species within the same genus. Almanac.com/christmas-cactus-thanksgiving-cactus-or-easter-cactus

Are sweet potatoes the same as yams? No… and yes! What even are yams? 😅 Almanac.com/how-are-yams-and-sweet-potatoes-different

Turkey day is just around the corner, and a side of salmonella is not on the menu! If you're undertaking the task of cooking a whole turkey in the oven, pay attention to the weight of your bird to know how long to cook it, and at what temperature. Almanac.com/how-cook-turkey-cooking-times-and-tips

Are peace lilies part of your plant collection? The peace lily is said to have gotten its common name from its white flowers, which rise timidly above its green foliage and resemble white flags of peace. Almanac.com/Plant/Peace-Lilies

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate and spend time with friends and family. For many people, this also includes the family cats and dogs, but which traditional holiday foods are safe for Fido and Bella to snack on and which are a big no-no? Almanac.com/Dog-Safe-Foods

Today is November's New Moon! 🌑 When the Moon is “new,” it’s located between the Earth and the Sun. In other words, the Moon is in line with the Sun, and the Sun and Earth are on opposite sides of the Moon 🌑 Almanac.com/MoonPhase

Which bulbs can stay in the ground through the winter? And which ones should be saved for early spring? Generally, cannas, elephant ears, gladiolus, tuberous begonias, dahlias, and other summer favorites should be dug up and stored. Almanac.com/how-store-bulbs-over-winter

Slow down! No need to go wild on those fall chores just yet! Spare a thought for the beneficial bugs! Here are 10 of our best strategies for doing less, while doing more for our local pollinators! Almanac.com/10-fall-cleanup-tips-better-spring-garden