picking up dog poop
a light dusting
of snow
We got a surprise light dusting of snow overnight as I discovered when I woke. Yesterday was Candlemas or Groundhog Day, so we’re half way through winter, and I thought that having a bit of snow along with the chirping of birds was timely reminder of the midpoint. It seemed like a mixing of winter and spring, or looking back and forward.
Being on a different ‘calendar’ I’ve never heard of Groundhog Day as Candlemas.
The date isn’t highlighted as Candlemas on the secular calendar desk blotter I have.
Interesting to read that Candlemas celebrates three things.
It’s been fairly snowless here. At the moment it is 31 F and cloudy.
I’m more familiar with Candlemas as one of the terms in the British school year, but I suspect it was originally designed to give Christians a substitute for the pagan festival of Imbolic. Anyway, a friend wished me happy Candlemas as the mid point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. As always, thanks for stopping by.
Oops I meant Imbolc. Sorry.
I’d never heard of Candlemas before. This is definitely a time of year when people start looking forward to spring, though. It will be here before we know it. 🙂
Thanks, Lydia, and yes, it’s definitely time for winter to wane! See my reply to Julespaige for my read on Candlemas.
Yes Daphne I know candlemas as imbolc to here in UK. Nice to see you back again.