Show GROUNDHOG DAY Of all the weather superstItions pel perhaps haps none has been mOle mm e wide spread than that associated wIth Groundhog Day February 2 According to a belIef held by many the groundhog emerges from his winter hibernation on that day and If he sees his shadow he goes back Into hIS hole for another six sit weeks which a 11 continuance of winter vInter weather may be expected If on the other hand 2 is cloudy the animal will remain outside which IS a sign of an early sprIng Just how the groundhog keeps hack of the date including the e extra ela la da days s 's In leap year IS not explained e but many actually be- be believe lieve he does It Other animals than the gf are supposed to behave ly In Germany It is 18 the badger m in England the hedgehog In France the marmot and among the Scandinavians the bear R February 2 IS also kno known knon n as Day In the church chulch d calendar commemorating the presentation of ChrIst In the temple and among Its observances vances IS the blessing of candles for s c j i juse use It also associated wIth weather veather sIgns IdentIcal wIth those attrIbuted to the groundhog Thele are several old rhymes simIlar If be bright blIght and clear Well VeIl have two t wInters In the year |