2007-02-03 04:32:45 · 9 answers · asked by I <3 SKSK!! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Phil did not see his shadow on Friday, which, according to German folklore, means folks can expect an early spring instead of six more weeks of winter.
2007-02-03 04:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Bubbleszoe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Groundhog day actually is an old tradition with other names to it. One of which is St. Brigid's Day in Ireland. It is also about six weeks before the spring equinox where day and night becomes equal before the days become longer than night.
As for the meanings,if the day is cloudy and the weather yucky, then there are about 6 more weeks of winter and planting should be prepared for early. If the day is beautiful and sunny, then there are 8 more weeks of winter and planting should be delayed. More simply if the groundhog sees his shadow, longer winter weather. If he doesn't see his shadow, it is a cloudy day and spring is coming soon.
This year in the east Phil did not see his shadow, so Spring is on its way soon.
2007-02-03 13:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by Moonsilk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As usual the verdict was mixed. If it sees its shadow we are going to have six more weeks of winter weather. We are going to have six more weeks of winter anyway. It just means wither or not the temperature is going to moderate early or not.
2007-02-04 04:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..it means spring comes early
2007-02-04 15:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he did, and I think that means that spring will come early this year.
2007-02-03 12:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by Persephone 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no,,it does not really matter,,it is 6 weeks to spring anyway
2007-02-05 13:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He didn't. 'Sposed to mean an early Spring.
2007-02-03 12:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by Skeff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope early spring this year
2007-02-03 12:39:50 · answer #8 · answered by ZAK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard he didn't, and as such it will be an early spring.
2007-02-03 12:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋