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The Hollyberry Lady · 02-18-2011, 01:17 AM

Just picked up the Canadian Edition tonight and thought some of the stuff in it was cool & worth sharing.

Here's what it says about February...

Tis cupid come with loving art
to honor, worship, and implore. ~ Frank Dempster Sherman

Weather Prediction Rhyme for February...

Groundhog
covers:
Sunshine,
then showers.
Too
warm
for storms.
Mercury
plummets,
fingers
turn
numb: It's
frigid air.
Pleasurable,
then
unmeasurable
out there!
Starting
to
drip ---
it's
a pip!
Wet 'n' wild
but
mild.

One cannot manage too many affairs; like pumpkins in water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other. ~ Chinese proverb

Such interesting information in the pages...

* Best fishing days for February are the 2nd through to the 18th. According to fishing lore, it's best to fish 1 hour before and 1 hour after high tides.

* February 2nd acquired it's English name, "Candlemas, from the candles lighted in churches to celebrate the presentation of the Christ Child in the temple at Jerusalem.

Originally it was called Imbolc ("lamb's milk) because it signaled the beginning of the lambing season. Celts also knew it as Brigantia, named for their female deity and in recognition of the sun being halfway between the winter solstice & the spring equinox. A sunny day betokened unwelcome snow & frost until Lady Day. Clouds portended warmth and rain that would thaw out the fields and have them
ready for planting.

Our Groundhog Day is a remote survivor of this belief.

*February 2nd was Groundhog Day.

*February 15th was the National Flag of Canada Day.

*February 21st is Family Day.

*February 25th is Heritage Day.

Groundhog Day...

Traditionally, February 2nd was the day when farmers tried to determine the weather for the next 6 weeks. They believed that if an animal came out of hibernation on this day and saw it's shadow, winter would continue.

For centuries, farmers in France & England looked to a bear; In Germany, they kept their eye on the badger. In the 1800s, German immigrants to Pennsylvania brought the tradition with them. Finding no badgers there, they adopted the groundhog to fit the lore. Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil has announced spring's arrival since 1887. His accuracy rate is believed by some to be 100%.

From 1956 to 2006, two successful groundhogs named Wiarton Willie made annual weather prognostications in Wiarton, Ontario, with an accuracy of about 90%. In 2007, a 3rd Wiarton Willie assumed the role of weather prognosticator.

Wiarton Willie statue in Wiarton, Ontario.

February 18th: Full Moon tonight!!!

According to the chart, the sun will rise in London at 7:18 am and it will set at 6:00 pm. According also to the chart calculations, we will have a 10 hour and 39 minute day today, in terms of light.

Frosts & Growing Season...

The growing season will be 151 days this year. Last spring frost will be May 9th and the first fall frost will be October 10th.

"It's no use going to the goat's house to look for wool"

More info soon...

02-18-2011, 01:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady 's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,320,738 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	The Old Farmer's Almanac! Just picked up the Canadian Edition tonight and thought some of the stuff in it was cool & worth sharing. Here's what it says about February... Tis cupid come with loving art to honor, worship, and implore. ~ Frank Dempster Sherman Weather Prediction Rhyme for February... Groundhog covers: Sunshine, then showers. Too warm for storms. Mercury plummets, fingers turn numb: It's frigid air. Pleasurable, then unmeasurable out there! Starting to drip --- it's a pip! Wet 'n' wild but mild. *One cannot manage too many affairs; like pumpkins in water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other. ~ Chinese proverb* Such interesting information in the pages... * Best fishing days for February are the 2nd through to the 18th. According to fishing lore, it's best to fish 1 hour before and 1 hour after high tides. * February 2nd acquired it's English name, "Candlemas, from the candles lighted in churches to celebrate the presentation of the Christ Child in the temple at Jerusalem. Originally it was called Imbolc ("lamb's milk) because it signaled the beginning of the lambing season. Celts also knew it as Brigantia, named for their female deity and in recognition of the sun being halfway between the winter solstice & the spring equinox. A sunny day betokened unwelcome snow & frost until Lady Day. Clouds portended warmth and rain that would thaw out the fields and have them ready for planting. Our Groundhog Day is a remote survivor of this belief. February 2nd was Groundhog Day. February 15th was the National Flag of Canada Day. February 21st is Family Day. February 25th is Heritage Day. Groundhog Day... Traditionally, February 2nd was the day when farmers tried to determine the weather for the next 6 weeks. They believed that if an animal came out of hibernation on this day and saw it's shadow, winter would continue. For centuries, farmers in France & England looked to a bear; In Germany, they kept their eye on the badger. In the 1800s, German immigrants to Pennsylvania brought the tradition with them. Finding no badgers there, they adopted the groundhog to fit the lore. Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil has announced spring's arrival since 1887. His accuracy rate is believed by some to be 100%. From 1956 to 2006, two successful groundhogs named Wiarton Willie made annual weather prognostications in Wiarton, Ontario, with an accuracy of about 90%. In 2007, a 3rd Wiarton Willie assumed the role of weather prognosticator. Wiarton Willie statue in Wiarton, Ontario. February 18th: Full Moon tonight!!! According to the chart, the sun will rise in London at 7:18 am and it will set at 6:00 pm. According also to the chart calculations, we will have a 10 hour and 39 minute day today, in terms of light. Frosts & Growing Season... The growing season will be 151 days this year. Last spring frost will be May 9th and the first fall frost will be October 10th. *"It's no use going to the goat's house to look for wool"* More info soon... Last edited by The Hollyberry Lady : 02-18-2011 at 04:43 AM. Reason: damn spelling!!!