Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day (Canadian French: Jour de la Marmotte; Pennsylvania German: Grundsaudaag, Murmeltiertag) is a traditional holiday celebrated on February 2. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its nest high in the tree on this day, then the spring season will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its nest, and winter weather will persist for six more weeks. Wikipedia
Groundhog Day (Canadian French: Jour de la Marmotte; Pennsylvania German: Grundsaudaag, Murmeltiertag) is a traditional holiday celebrated on February 2. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its nest high in the tree on this day, then the spring season will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its nest, and winter weather will persist for six more weeks. Wikipedia
For some reason, Groundhog's Day is one of my favorite days, which is odd since I'm not really a fan of groundhogs in general - they wreak havoc in the garden! I suppose it's because whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not it means Spring is not far away.
This year according to CNN "The famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw no shadow when he emerged from his home..." meaning we would have an early spring". I certainly would have no objection to that!
A walk in my garden has me thinking that Phil could be right this year as my daffodils are already coming up.
This year according to CNN "The famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw no shadow when he emerged from his home..." meaning we would have an early spring". I certainly would have no objection to that!
A walk in my garden has me thinking that Phil could be right this year as my daffodils are already coming up.
A visit to the greenhouse made me feel like it was already here.
Have a fun day!
Cynthia
Cynthia
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