. . . the Christian celebration of Candlemas, the 40th day after Christmas, half way between Christmas and the coming of Spring. Among other traditions of the day, there was a notion that the weather on Candlemas predicted the weather of the rest of the season. Here's a rhyme that explains the tradition . . .
If Candlemas day be fair and bright
Winter will have another fight.
If Candlemas day brings cloud and rain,
Winter won't come again.
If Candlemas day be dry and fair
The half o' the Winter's to come and mair;
If Candlemas day be wet and foul,
The half o' the Winter's gane at Yule.
(In case you're wondering about the spelling, the proverb's in Old English! The proverbs express the idea that a bright, sunny Candlemas [like the one we're having today!] means that there is more winter to come, whereas a cloudy wet stormy Candlemas day means that the worst of winter is over.)
For those who love snow, it looks like this is your year!
Happy Candlemas!!
Blessings,
Janet+
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