Today’s Almanac
Your daily dose of holidays, words, weather & wisdom — updated every morning.
Question of the Day
Has Halloween been celebrated in America since the first settlers arrived?
Not really. Not until large populations of Irish immigrants came to the United States in the mid-19th century did many of the well-known Halloween customs become popular here.
Word of the Day
Right ascension
Upcoming Holidays
- Oct 4 Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi
- Oct 5 Child Health Day
Puzzle of the Day
(Blank) ventured (Blank) gained. (What’s the saying? Fill in the blanks!)
1) Nothing. 2) Nothing.
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About The Almanac
About the Almanac
What is The Old Farmer's Almanac? For more than 225 years, we've been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun-including the Moon! We may be "old," but in fact we're new every year-and even every day.
Welcome to the Almanac's HQ! We're located in the tiny village of Dublin, New Hampshire, which is small-town America at its best-complete with Old Glory high atop her pole, a church steeple, the town hall-and New England weather!
