The Lunêri di Smémbar is the most renowned almanac in Romagna. Listed are the various religious festivities, the saints of Romagna and the schedule for sunrises and sunsets, alongside the weather forecast and tips for sowing seeds for each month.
At the basis of an almanac stands the belief that the moon influences agricultural activities. Before planning their calendar, a farmer consults the almanac in order to know the dates when the various moon phases begin and end. The almanac gives pointers to farmers, helping them make decisions. To this day farmers in Romagna look to the almanac before deciding when to decant the wine, or when to sow seeds in the garden.
