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FOR GOOD LUCK ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH, AS SOON AS
YOU WAKE UP SAY, "RABBIT, RABBIT, RABBIT." IF YOU FORGET
ON THE SECOND DAY OF THE MONTH SAY, "CARROT, CARROT,
CARROT."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 10-20-1977
FEBRUARY 2nd IS GROUND HOG'S DAY AND THEY SAY IF HE SEES
HIS SHADOW WE'LL HAVE SIX MORE WEEKS OF COLD WEATHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CLIO
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter |
Date learned: 09-22-1977
THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF THE MONTH INDICATE THE WEATHER FOR
THAT MONTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 06-17-1973
GROUND HOG DAY: FEBRUARY 2nd
IF THE GROUND HOG DOESN'T SEE HIS SHADOW, WARM WEATHER IS
COMING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Weather sign or control CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 06-23-1973
GROUND HOG DAY: FEBRUARY 2nd
IF A GROUND HOG SEES HIS SHADOW, THERE WILL BE SIX MORE WEEKS
OF COLD WEATHER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six PROSE NARRATIVE -- Weather sign or control CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 06-23-1973
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