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IF THE GROUNDHOG SEES HIS SHADOW ON FEBRUARY 2ND,
ANOTHER SIX WEEKS OF COLD WEATHER WILL FOLLOW. IF
HE DOES NOT SEE HIS SHADOW, THE WEATHER WILL BEGIN
TO GET WARMER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HIGHLAND PARK
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day |
Date learned: 06-00-1964
GROUNDHOG
IF THE GROUNDHOG COMES OUT ON FEBRUARY 2ND AND SEES A
SHADOW, THEN THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE SIX WEEKS LEFT OF WINTER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
CUSTOM
ON JAN. 5TH, IT IS A CUSTOM IN MEXICO TO SERVE A CIRCULAR CAKE--
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 5 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day |
Date learned: 02-04-1968
POLISH BELIEF
THE POLISH HAVE A LARGE CANDLE CALLED GROMINCA. IT IS BLESSED ON
FEBRUARY SECOND AND IS USED TO BLESS AND PROTECT THE FAMILY DURING
STORMS. THIS CANDLE IS MADE OF PURE BEESWAX.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day |
Date learned: 11-22-1971
CUSTOM
ON CANDLEMAS DAY, MOTHERS SINGE A SMALL PIECE OF THEIR CHILDREN'S
HAIR WITH THE CANDLE THAT WAS BLESSED IN CHURCH THAT DAY TO
PREVENT THEM FROM BEING SCARED OF STORMS AND LIGHTNING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CURE FOR FRIGHT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder |
Date learned: 02-07-1971
CANDLEMAS DAY CUSTOM
ON CANDLEMAS DAY, WHICH IS FEBRUARY 2ND, POLISH CATHOLICS HAVE
BEESWAX CANDLES BLESSED AT MASS. THESE ARE LIT DURING BAD STORMS
AND THEY ARE ALSO PLACED IN THE HANDS OF THE DYING.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT STILL PRACTICES THIS CUSTOM EXCEPT FOR LIGHTING THE
CANDLE DURING STORMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder |
Date learned: 02-07-1971
WEATHER PROVERB
POLISH: JAK NA GROMNICZNEJ MROZ, TO LADUJ CHLOPIE WOZ.
TRANSLATION: IF ON CANDLEMAS DAY (FEB. 2) THERE'S FROST, MAN
START FIXING UP YOUR WAGON.
(IN WINTER SLEIGHS ARE USED; THEREFORE, THIS MEANS THAT SPRING IS
COMING.)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief Belief CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- P0202 |
Date learned: 02-07-1971
SUPERSTITION
IT WAS BELIEVED BY MY GREAT AUNT
THAT IF ONE DID NOT RECITE THE LITANY OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ON ALL HER FEASTDAYS, ONE WOULD NEVER SEE HEAVEN
AND ONE WOULD HAVE DISEASES OF THE FEET FOR THE REST OF ONE,S LIFE.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED ITEM WHILE IN CANADA ON TOUR OF MARIAN SHRINES.
Where learned: DETROIT
Date learned: 00-00-1979
WEATHER PROVERB.
JAK NA GROMNICZNEJ MROZ,
TO LADUJ CHLOPIE WOZ.
Submitter comment:
POLISH.
IF ON CANDLEMAS DAY THERE'S FROST,
MAN, START FIXING UP YOUR WAGON.
Data entry tech comment: COMMA IN SECOND LINE ADDED BY KEYPUNCHER
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
NA GROMNICZNE PO LODZIE NA WELKANOC PO WODZIE. (ON FEB. 2, THE
PURIFICATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND CANDLEMAS, IF YOU WALK
ON ICE, EASTER WILL BE WET.)
Submitter comment:
LEARNED IN POLAND AS A CHILD. INFORMANT SAYS HE WATCHES THE WEATHER
AND PARTIALLY BELIEVES THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 02-07-1980 ; 00-00-1934
GROMMICE
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON OFFICIALLY ENDS ON CANDLEMAS DAY,
FEBRUARY 2, WHEN CANDLES ARE BLESSED IN THE POLISH
CHURCHES. THESE CANDLES, KNOWN IN POLISH AS
GROMMICE (FROM THE WORD FOR LIGHTNING: GROM)
ARE BELIEVED TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST STORMS, AS WELL AS
DISEASES AND OTHER MISFORTUNES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): GROMNICE?
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 10-11-1972
ON THE SECOND OF FEBRUARY, THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF COUNTY
KERRY, IRELAND ANNUALLY HELD A DANCE CALLED THE "BIDDIE
BALL," IN HONOR OF ST. BRIDGET. IN ORDER TO RAISE MONEY
FOR THE DANCE, THE YOUNG PEOPLE WOULD GO AROUND FROM DOOR
TO DOOR COLLECTING FUNDS. THEY CARRIED A LIFE SIZE
STATUE OF ST. BRIDGET, WHICH WAS ALL DRESSED IN PLAITED
STRAW. THE YOUNG MEN OF THE GROUP WOULD DRESS IN STRAW
SUITS AND THE YOUNG WOMEN IN STRAW SKIRTS AND HATS. THEY
WOULD BURST INTO EACH HOME WITH STRAW DRESS AND PAINTED
FACES. THEY WOULD THEN DANCE AROUND THE ROOM TO THE TUNE
OF AN ACCORDIAN. THEY WOULD DANCE UNTIL THE FAMILY
MADE A DONATION AND THEN THIS MONEY WOULD BE USED AT THE
"BIDDIE BALL" LATER ON THAT NIGHT. THE COLLECTING OF
THE MONEY ALWAYS TOOK PLACE AT NIGHT, JUST BEFORE THE DANCE.
Submitter comment:
MR. SULLIVAN FIRST HEARD OF THIS CUSTOM FORTY YEARS AGO
IN COUNTY KERRY, IRELAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; IRELAND ; COUNTY KERRY
| Subject headings: | Favorites Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Festival C436.0202 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern |
Date learned: 12-29-1963 ; 00-00-1923
ON FEBRUARY 2 THE GROUND HOG EMERGES FROM HIS DEN.
IF HE SEES HIS SHADOW, HE RETREATS AND WINTER
LASTS FOR SIX MORE WEEKS.
Submitter comment: DON'T REMEMBER (WHERE LEARNED).
Where learned: NEW YORK ; HAMBURG
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE GROUND HOG SEES HIS SHADOW ON GROUNDHOG'S DAY,
FEBRUARY 2, WE WILL HAVE SIX WEEKS (MORE) OF WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN A GROUNDHOG SEES HIS SHADOW ON THE SECOND OF FEBRUARY,
IT MEANS FOUR MORE WEEKS OF BAD WEATHER.
Where learned: CLASS ASSIGNMENT
Date learned: 03-07-1969
IF A GROUND HOG SEES HIS SHADOW, WE WILL HAVE SIX MORE WEEKS
OF COLD WEATHER.
Data entry tech comment: ON GROUNDHOG'S DAY, PRESUMABLY.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
HAVE YOU GOT THE THING ABOUT THE GROUNDHOG? WELL, ON
FEBRUARY 2, EVERY YEAR A GROUNDHOG IS SUPPOSED TO COME UP OUT
OF HIS HOLE, AND IF HE DOESN'T SEE HIS SHADOW, THEN WE'VE
GOT SOME MORE WINTER LEFT.
Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies |
Date learned: 07-23-1968
IF THE GROUNDHOG SEES HIS SHADOW ON FEBRUARY 2, THERE WILL BE
SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IF THE GROUNDHOG SEES HIS SHADOW ON GROUNDHOG DAY,
THERE'LL BE SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 11-12-1973
IF A GROUNDHOG SEES HIS SHADOW ON FEBRUARY 2, HE GOES INTO
THE GROUND FOR FORTY DAYS OF BAD WEATHER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter BELIEF -- Number P686.1.40 |
Date learned: 11-11-1973