once in a while

there are those perfect days

when holidays collide

today is one such day

groundhog’s day

and

an official snow day from school

a surprise gift from the universe

and i will celebrate both

“today is  “ground-hog’s day” in many parts of the united states,

and candlemas day in many other parts of the world.

from time immemorial,

it has been a critical day in the affairs of the weather.

the character of the second of february is

really of much more importance

than whether the first of march comes in like a lion or a lamb.”

the simplest form of the adage is:—

if candlemas day be bright and clear,
there’ll be two winters in that year.

~hartford courant, 1877

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image credits: genuinemudpie.org, brownie groundhog, the february fox, by susan blackaby