Believe it or not, the first full moon of 2021 is known as a “Wolf Moon,” and it’s coming up in just a few days. After the cataclysmic happenings of 2020, many people are ready for a calm year. But the Wolf Moon promises to be an interesting night, not an apocalyptic one. The night will host a beautiful celestial event named simply after the howling of wolves. The term “Wolf Moon,” according to the Farmer’s Almanac, may stem from Native American, Colonial American, and European origins. The Wolf Moon is also known by other names around the world, including the “Canada Goose Moon” and the “Spirit Moon.” The howling of wolves was often heard at this time of year, the almanac wrote. Traditionally, it was thought that wolves howled during winter due to hunger. It’s now known that howling is used to define territory, locate pack members, reinforce social bonds, …