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The Holiday of Imbolc

Today Celts around the world celebrate Imbolc, the midway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Groundhog Day is an adaption of that ancient Gaelic festival during which Cailleac, the hoary hag, decides how much longer winter will last. A nasty day means that the bad weather is almost over and today in New York […]

Punxsutawney Phil

Today Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his hole to signal spring’s arrival in six weeks. Thousands of people without any real purpose in their life showed up in the Pennsylvania town to celebrate the old German holiday and organizers stated that the furry rodents’ forecasts are accurate 75% to 90% of the time. More interesting is […]