Mohawk Valley Almanac for December 2020 By Roger Chambers
Winter officially begins with the winter solstice, after a record warm November. December has average high temperatures in the mid-30°s F and low of about 20°F. Single digit or sub zero temperatures that may...
November 2020 Almanac
November Mohawk Valley Almanac
November is a least favorite month to many with its mostly cloudy and cooler weather, previewing colder and shorter days to come. One needs a jacket, with afternoon high temperatures typically...
Mohawk Valley Almanac for October 2020
By Richard Chambers
Holidays and Observances of October
September 15- October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
October 5 Child Health Day
October 6 German American Day
October 9 Leif...
Mohawk Valley Almanac, May Edition
by Roger Chambers
Wile May has the major holiday of Memorial Day, many large events such as parades have already been canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic. Those with mothers not living in the same...
Almanac for April 2020
By Roger Chambers
April is a transitional month weather wise. Many years there may be a few days that still feel very winter-like and there are usually one or two snow storms, but usually no...
Mohawk Valley Almanac, February Edition
by Roger Chambers
For those who like outside cold and snow, February is a good month for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sledding, and skiing. For those who prefer indoor activities, there is basketball, high school, college, and...
MoVa Almanac, October Edition
by Roger Chambers
Holidays and Observances of October:
September 15 - October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
October 1: Child Health Day
October 6: German-American Day
October 8: Yom Kippur begins at sundown
October 9: Leif Erikson Day
October 11: General Casimir...
July Almanac for the Mohawk Valley
July has one of our most important and popular holidays, Independence Day, most commonly called the Fourth of July. It is widely celebrated with parades and fireworks in many cities and towns. Barbecues, boating...
May Almanac
By Roger Chambers
Holidays and Observance of May
May 1- May Day
May 2 - Rhode Island Independence Day
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo; Ramadan begins at Sundown
May 8 - Truman Day in Missouri
May 12 - (Second...
Mohawk Valley January Almanac
By Roger Chambers
There are two major holidays in January. New Year’s Day ends the holidays season with a day feasting on holiday turkey, ham, lasagna, goose, or some other ethnic specialty foods. Many watch...