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Re:The ancient Germanic history of Groundhog Day by hprotagonist on Tuesday February 06, 2024 @02:30PM (#39279301)
and Feb 2 is because of Candlemas, and has some associated winter-prognostication lore:

  'If Candlemas be fine and clear
  There'll be two winters in that year';
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Re:The ancient Germanic history of Groundhog Day by jayknight on Tuesday February 06, 2024 @03:25PM (#39280053)
The one I've heard is

    If Candlemas Day be fair and bright, 
      Winter will take another flight; 
    If Candlemas Day be foul and rain, 
      Winter is gone and won't come again
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