They dont have Groundhog's day.
Bucking a trend, Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see shadow - CNN.com
According to this CNN article Groundhog day stems from old German folklore.
"The Germans believed that if a hibernating animal cast a shadow February 2 -- the Christian holiday of Candlemas -- winter would last another six weeks. If no shadow was seen, legend said spring would come early."
no one that I have met so far in Germany has ever heard of this tradition...
I'm curious to know which region of "Germany" if it still is Germany!! that this came from...anyone?
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Hey Lisa! been meaning to email you - whats going on??? all is good here but nothing much to report
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