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

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...

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...

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...

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...