This week — January 28th through January 31st — is an especially good time to cut firewood if you follow traditional Farmers’ Almanac wisdom. We’re in the waxing phase of the lunar cycle — the period between the new and full moon — which has long been associated with rising energy, strength, and vitality in

Before YouTube hacks, TikTok tips, and 47-step “life optimization” threads… There were little nuggets of wisdom tucked into the back pages of almanacs, community cookbooks, and church newsletters. The kind of advice your grandma clipped out and taped inside a cabinet door. This collection of “Helpful Hints” came straight from that era (Farmers’ Almanac 1996)

Brooklyn Heights, NY – January 28, 2026. In a move to preserve an important piece of American heritage, the historic Farmers’ Almanac has been acquired under new ownership, saving the 208-year-old publication from permanent closure and ensuring the continuation of one of America’s longest-running traditions. The acquisition establishes Farmers’ Almanac LLC, a New York–based company

The season we hoped would never come is here.

The holidays are a time of nostalgia and connection, when we crave the simplicity of the “good old days” and the happy memories they evoke. Every year can be a struggle, however, with ever-increasing commercialism driven by entertainment and social media. Looking beyond the latest gadgets, mass-produced decorations, and gift trends can help us create

Learn how to properly display the American flag, including how to carry it and how to fold a flag. Plus, learn about the details of the American flag and other important guidelines. Whether you call it Old Glory, the Stars and Stripes, or the Star-Spangled Banner, most of the rules, customs, and traditions governing the

Every Halloween, kids canvass neighborhoods looking for goodies. But where did this tradition come from? Find out.

How did candy corn come to be associated with Halloween? We explain!

The Orion constellation conjures deep imagination and wonder with just one glance. Something about the placement of the Orion stars ties the entire picture together. Almost every culture in the ancient world associated these stars with a hunter, a giant, or an all-around he-man. His origin story in the Greek myths is murky at best