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New Year’s resolutions actually go back to ancient times! In 2000 B.C., the Babylonians celebrated the New Year during the 12-day festival called Akitu (starting with the vernal equinox). This

1891: Hyannis stores are very attractive now, stocked with goods in keeping with the Christmas season.

The North American almanac has predicted weather for 230 years.

While you’re cooking up a feast inside for the Thanksgiving holiday, Mother Nature will...

Old Faithful, the Old Farmers Almanac When we say, old faithful, we mean it. The Old Farmers Almanac is printed every September as it has been since, get this... 1792. With that history, its probably no surprise that the Old Farmers Almanac is the oldest publication in North America! But my favorite part of the history lesson behind the Old Farmers Almanac is about the founding father, Robert B. Thomas. He used solar activity combined with astronomy cycles along with weather patterns to creat...

Old Faithful, the Old Farmers Almanac When we say, old faithful, we mean it. The Old Farmers Almanac is printed every September as it has been since, get this... 1792. With that history, its probably no surprise that the Old Farmers Almanac is the oldest publication in North America! But my favorite part of the history lesson behind the Old Farmers Almanac is about the founding father, Robert B. Thomas. He used solar activity combined with astronomy cycles along with weather patterns to creat...

Whenever I think about the weather predictions offered up annually in the Old Farmer's Almanac, I think about a piece I read years ago that said something to the effect of their forecasting being to meteorology what astrology is to astronomy.

Hobby Farms The Old Farmer’s Almanac’ What’s Tried & True (& What’s New) In The Old Farmer’s Almanac’ Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmers Almanac, discusses the publications history, its magic formula and the secret to its longevity. 91 views PHOTO: Susan Brackney Sporting a soft yellow background and centuries-old illustrations, the cover looks largely the same from year to year. Still, don’t let tha...