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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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Superstition
Bad Luck:
If you see a black cat on ground hog's day, destruction is at hand.
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Collector's last name may be: Supenski, Suprinski, Serpenski, Surpinski...
James Callow comment:
Original BN [P880] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Black ; CAT ; Destruction ; Groundhog ; OMEN ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal |
Custom: Holiday
On February 2nd, the groundhog is said to come out of his place of hibernation to see if winter is over. If it is over, he will see his shadow, and if he does not see it, the groundhog returns for another six full weeks of winter.
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James Callow comment:
original BN [B462.642] crossed out. Replaced with current classification
Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; CUSTOM ; Groundhog ; holiday ; SEASONS ; Shadow ; Spring ; WINTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal |