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celticeagle @celticeagle (189927) • Boise, Idaho 4 Jan

Back when ancient societies tracked celestial events to guide them in their planting and seasonal aspects of their lives Almanacs were used. The first appeared in 1457 and by the late 15th century these publications included...

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"Merry Christmas"

celticeagle @celticeagle (189927) • Boise, Idaho 11 Dec 24

The use of the seasonal greeting of "Merry Christmas" can be dated back as far as 1534. John Fisher, a bishop, sent this greeting in a letter to George VIII's chief minister John Cromwell. The phrase's origin is unknown but is...

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Post Box Hats

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (21492) • London, England 22 Feb 24

I think it was @Fleura who first highlighted the little woollen hats that are appearing on top of post boxes. They have made their way to West London and the picture shows a selection that have popped up on my local post box. I...

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Changing Times.

Kandase @Kandae11 (57230) 30 May 23

Once upon a time - before l began eating sensibly , l could easily consume a dozen mangoes a day - the smaller ones of course , and not all at one sitting. Now l can eat only three at the most - moderation is key. The problem is...

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Back to wintry weather again.

Fleur @Fleura (35075) • United Kingdom 18 Jan 23

Last month we had some unusually severe winter weather here – no snow, but much harder frosts than usual. Then that passed and we had a spell of really mild weather over Christmas, which was pleasant and made life easy but was...

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I’m so glad we met through diving!

Fleur @Fleura (35075) • United Kingdom 16 Dec 22

My partner and I met twenty years ago through the SCUBA-diving club, and we spent a lot of our early years diving around the UK (as well as a few trips overseas). While diving in some tropical resort can mean just stepping off a...

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Winter is really here

Fleur @Fleura (35075) • United Kingdom 8 Dec 22

We’ve had some weird weather this year. First very mild in March, then cold and miserable in April, a very dry summer with a couple of extreme heatwaves, then an autumn so mild that November felt like September. Now finally we...

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Sapodilla or Chikoo as called in India is good for health!!!

Rashna Gandhi @Rashnag (30597) • Surat, India 2 May 22

Hi guys, Hope you all are doing good. I am doing good too. Sapodilla or Chikoo as famously called in India is one fruit which has many health benefits. Sapodilla is a native fruit of Southern...

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Seasonal Allergies Kicking In

Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 25 Mar 22

Itchy watery eyes, crazy sinuses, and a dry sv scratchy throat, allergies, and honestly they suck, the levels have been 11 the past couple of days, today thankfully is my day off, but I may stop by the Church to hang up a few...

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New Doughnut Flavor!

April @thislittlepennyearns (68246) • Defuniak Springs, Florida 13 Dec 21

At one of the many gas stations we have stopped at today, I found some new Hostess doughnuts. If you know me well then you know that if I see a new flavor of candy, drink or snacks I usually have to try it. I've tried many...

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Anyone decorating a tree yet.I know some people have put up Christmas

Michele @Aquitaine24 (12000) • San Jose, California 27 Nov 21

I know some have Christmas trees up, or other decorations. What kind of decorations do you have? We had some up for Halloween. We don’t have Christmas up yet,but some people have outdoor decor up—lights and other Christmas items....

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Do you know what this is?

Fleur @Fleura (35075) • United Kingdom 4 May 21

One of my friends subscribes to a regular veg box scheme, which means she gets a box of seasonal vegetables delivered to her home every week. Of course she just gets whatever is available, and sometimes doesn’t fancy it or gets...

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When the sun shines so do I.

Ruthie J Cassettari @DearAphrodite (194) 21 Nov 20

It happens every year. I would think I would get used to it. I have felt sluggish and was asking myself why. Then like every year the lightbulb went on in the noggin. Oh, yeah it's been grey, cloudy, cold, and snowing the last few...

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Yes, Christmas music already

Denise @petatonicsca (7070) • Japan 3 Dec 19

I always get amused when people start complaining about Christmas music being played in stores, depending on the country, from the beginning of November or the end of November/beginning of December. Because my Christmas music...

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What's your favorite winter seasonal food?

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 12 Nov 19

This can be a vegetable (Squash, for example), or a sweet treat. It can be from your country or from another. What is a food item that is only available this time of year that you look forward to? I am sure you are expecting me...

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Why does it feel as if I've rubbed my face in pollen?

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 2 Jul 19

I woke up this morning and had to take an allergy pill. My eyes are itching badly and I'm coughing. I have no idea of the air quality outside or the pollen count but I'm guessing it's got to be bad because my eyes are really itchy...

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Seasonal foods

Nana @Nana49 (3399) • United States 11 Feb 19

With spring around the corner and ole man winter almost gone ..i was thinking about seasonal foods.. Like chili .. I love to eat chili I like to make a big hot pot of chili or on occasions if im out driving i love to stop.and get...

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Portrait Season

PLETHOS @Plethos (13718) • United States 20 Nov 18

It has started going into full swing. Families and couples getting cleaned up for the annual christmas photograph session. People getting dressed up in their festive holiday clothing and stand or sit in front of a winter seasonal...

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Happy half priced candy and costume and fall decor day!

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 2 Nov 18

Hi My Lot! Well technically that was yesterday ha ha - but I suppose it's generally this season - after Halloween time. I usually go shopping for the after Halloween deals as I'm into several dance groups, bands, theater type...

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Seasonal Snacking

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (21492) • London, England 28 Oct 18

Not that I spend all my time hanging around the deep fried snack aisle, but I do like to see what new flavours have been invented. As we are approaching that time of the year I was expecting some seasonal tastes and was not...

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