February 2nd
Candlemas in America
February 2nd is the second day of February.
In the United States, it is Groundhog Day, when a groundhog's emergence from its burrow supposedly predicts the remaining length of winter—if it sees its shadow, six more weeks of cold.
In Christian tradition, the date is Candlemas, marking the presentation of Jesus at the temple.
- Groundhog DayMarmot weather prediction tradition
- woodchuckNorth American burrowing marmot
- shadowLight blocked by object
- marmotLarge burrowing ground squirrel
- CandlemasFeast of purification
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