Articles about 'Groundhog Day'
February 2nd, 2011
February 2nd is both Groundhog Day and Candlemas. It’s the mid-point of Winter.
Below you can read some articles about these holidays.
While we wait to see if the groundhog will see his shadow, remember the proverb from Guinea: “No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.”
Mama Lisa
February 2nd, 2010
The significance of Groundhog Day is really that it marks the midpoint of winter. We’re halfway there folks!
Here’s the famous saying that’s told on this day…
MP3 Recording of Groundhog Saying
If the groundhog sees his shadow
We will have six more weeks of Winter.
If he doesn’t see his shadow,
We will have an early Spring.
The groundhog did...
February 2nd, 2006
Sorry, folks! He did see his shadow. So that means six more weeks of winter to come.
Don’t feel bad, it’d still be 6 more weeks of winter whether he saw his shadow or not. Cause the reality is, we still have six weeks to go till Spring.
Happy Groundhog Day!
Lisa
P.S. Don’t forget...
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January 31st, 2006
In yesterday’s blog entry, I talked about the importance of crêpes for Candlemas (Groundhog Day in the U.S.) I also gave the lyrics to a French song about Candlemas.
Here’s another song from France about eating crêpes, in French, with an English translation, and a midi. After that you’ll find a recipe for making...
January 29th, 2006
Groundhog Day, the popular American holiday, has its roots in the European holiday Candlemas.
Both seem to have developed from an ancient Celtic festival called Imbolc. Imbolc festivities involved lighting fires, in part in honor of Brigid, the Goddess of fertility, love and fire. Imbolc also celebrated the fact that the days would...
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