Six ideas for February
Spot the Groundhog
ne of February’s most popular traditions, certainly in North America, is Groundhog Day on 2 February. Superstition suggests that on this date, if the groundhog emerging from its burrow can see its own shadow, winter will continue for another six weeks. Of course, there’s no scientific basis for this, but it’s become a source of entertainment over the centuries. The custom dates back to the mid-19 century; German immigrants in the U.S. celebrated Candlemas on 2 February, and
