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FOLK BELIEF (PREDICTION)

IF A GROUNDHOG SEES HIS SHADOW ON GROUNDHOG DAY, THERE WILL BE SIX
MORE WEEKS OF WINTER.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA

Subject headings: 686 Sixths / Six
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day
BELIEF -- Mammal
BELIEF -- Weather sign or control
BELIEF -- Maturity P544.5
BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter

Date learned: 06-30-1972

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