Watching a groundhog emerge from a cozy burrow in early February feels quintessentially American, but the tradition of turning to animals to predict the spring comes from pre-Christian pagan ...
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Groundhog Phil predicted six more weeks of winter at the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney. However, historical ...
Groundhog Day, a weather prediction made by a groundhog, has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and modern folklore.
One story connected to Valentine's Day is about a Roman priest named Valentine. Around 270 CE, he continued to officiate ...
Eventually, these pagan traditions merged with Christianity and became what is known in the Catholic Church's calendar as Candlemas. Celebrated on February 2, Candlemas is the commemoration of the ...
“The forecast for next week will be warmer than it has been for most of January,” said Alsheimer. “In general, we'll have ...
Lupercalia was an ancient Roman fertility festival in mid-February where young men drew women’s names from a box, often ...