More Winter?

Who would have thought that a German superstition would become a huge draw for a small town Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania USA? Every year on February 2, thousands of people show up to celebrate Groundhogs Day. The tradition began when German settlers brought their tradition of Candelmas to North America in the 1700s. February 2nd is supposed to be the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. According to legend, if the weather was good on that day, the rest of the winter would be stormy and cold. If not, the coldest season of the year would be over soon and farmers could start to think about planting their crops.

So did he see his shadow this year? The answer is YES so be prepared for six more weeks of winter.