Groundhog (because of the badger shortage) Day, Candlemas and weather predictions. Related: Where Did Groundhog Day Come From?
February links - pagan Roman purification (februa = purify) and Mary’s purification 40 days after the birth of Christ.
Jonah Goldberg’s classic Groundhog Day column.
Punxsutawney Phil has been correct just 39% of the time since 1887.
8 years? 34 years? How long was Bill Murray stuck in Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day: 7 Pressing Questions You Probably Missed.
How to Write Groundhog Day by… the writer of Groundhog Day.
As Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell take off down the street once Groundhog Day has ended, Nat “King” Cole is singing Almost Like Being In Love.
ICYMI, Friday’s links are here, and include W. C. Fields’ birthday, best superhero performances in movies, medieval toothpaste recipes (plus more medieval dental advice), and why your nose runs when it’s cold outside.