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Groundhog day is celebrated on the same calendar day as the religious holiday of candlemas was.

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In Europe what is Groundhog day called?

Candlemas


Is there another name for Groundhog Day?

Candlemas is a Christian holiday, celebrating the ritual purification of Mary that occurs on the same day.


Why is February 2 called a groundhog day?

The Christian holiday of Candlemas falls on February Second. Many traditions relting to Candlemas purport to predict the remaining time until spring. some of these relat to groundhogs, bot others to bears and marmots. So it seems likely that Groundhog day being of February 2nd derives from German settlers' in Pennsylvania and how they treated Candlemas


What is the significance of February 2 to meteorology?

Never mind the Americans and their Ground Hog Day. In England, and in the Christian Calendar, the 2nd Feruary is Candlemas. The old weather lore for Candlemas is :- If Candlemas be fair and bright, Winter will have anothert flight. ( return). If Candlemas be cloud and rain, Winter will not come again.


What is a good acrostic poem for Groundhog Day?

Going out to look for his shadow, Really hoping for an early spring, Underground burrows cozy and warm, Nuzzle in waiting for the sunshine to bring delights, Determined groundhog emerges to predict winter's fate, Happily bringing hope or more weeks of cold stay.


What is the legend behind Groundhog Day?

Groundhog Day is a tradition in North America where, on February 2nd, a groundhog supposedly predicts the weather for the upcoming weeks. If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if not, then spring will come early. The tradition is based on an old European custom called Candlemas Day.


What is the name of the Christian holiday that is closely tied to Groundhog Day?

Candlemas Candlemas is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on February 2. It celebrates three occasions according to Christian belief: the presentation of the child Jesus; Jesus' first entry into the temple; and it celebrates the Virgin Mary's purification (mainly in Catholic churches).


What is the zodiac sign if you were born on groundhogs day?

If you were born on Groundhog Day, your zodiac sign is Aquarius. Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. People born in between January 20th and February 18th are said to be under the sign of Aquarius. People born under Aquarius are known for their strong beliefs and independent nature. They are also known for being progressive and having a great sense of humor. People born under this sign are often seen as eccentric and have a unique view of the world. Groundhog Day falls on February 2nd, so if you were born on this day, you are an Aquarius.


The date of groundhog day is halfway between what?

February 1st and 3rd.


How did Groundhog day originate?

Around the fifth century, the European Celts believed that animals had supernatural powers at certain times of the year. Folklore from Europe indicated that animals, such as bears and groundhogs, if they came out of hibernation too early; would be frightened by their shadow and retreat back inside for four to six weeks.


What does the holiday Candlemas signify?

The Candlemas day is Feb 2. It's a religious day and it is 40 days after Jesus Christ was born. According to the Catholics, it's the day that Jesus was presented at the temple.


Why does the groundhog day have to be a ground hog?

Thw Groundhog in "Groundhogs Day" is a groundhog simply because it is Groundhogs day. Obvi