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Both occur on February 2nd. Almost everyone knows about the groundhog predicting the arrival of spring. Candlemas is a Christian holiday that celebrates three occasions according to Christian belief: the presentation of the child Jesus; Jesus' first entry into the temple; and the purification of the Virgin Mary.
According to folklore, the weather on Candelmas is supposed to predict the conditions for the rest of the winter, thus grew the tradition of Groundhog Day:
If Candlemas Day be fair and bright,
Winter will have another flight.
But if it be dark with clouds and rain,
Winter is gone, and will not come again.
According to folklore, the weather on Candelmas is supposed to predict the conditions for the rest of the winter, thus grew the tradition of Groundhog Day:
If Candlemas Day be fair and bright,
Winter will have another flight.
But if it be dark with clouds and rain,
Winter is gone, and will not come again.