Tuesday, February 2nd 2021 “Groundhog Day”
This curious holiday comes from our agricultural past and marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Here are some facts and folklore about Groundhog Day. It’s so much more than a wacky weather prediction from a plump critter! The old saying goes:
“If Candlemas (February 2nd) be mild and gay,
Go saddle your horses and buy them hay;
But if Candlemas be stormy and black,
It carries the winter away on its back.”
Well I guess we will have to stay tuned to see if Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow. It’s said that if Phil encounters his shadow, we’ll be in for six more weeks of winter weather, but if he doesn’t, then spring is just around the corner. Things will be done different this year do to Covid but you can never stop Phil from doing his thing 🙂 So which will it be this year? Keep an eye on our long range weather forecasts to see our predictions for your area!
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