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Another 6 Weeks of Wintry Weather

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  • 03-02-2010 2:39am
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    snow ghost
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    According to Ground Hog Day in the US, there is going to be another 6 weeks of winter... in the US at least. :eek:

    So what about the Ground Hogs here, did anyone see their shadow yesterday???


    "Groundhog Day is held on Feb. 2, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania every year, and you might be wondering how a groundhog landed the job of predicting the weather. If you're unfamiliar with the tradition, it goes like this: If the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, sees his shadow, we're stuck with six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, we luck out with an early spring.
    The tradition dates back to 1887, and though the origins are unclear, it is said to have originated from ancient European weather lore in which a badger or sacred bear predicts the weather, rather than a groundhog. It also has religious origins, as it shares similarities with Candlemas Day, which is also on Feb. 2. According to an old English song, "If Candlemas be fair and bright,/ Come, Winter, have another flight."

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/01/groundhog-day-a-history-a_n_441000.html


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