It's almost Spring!

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  1. 4. Commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, a central theme of Candlemas.
  2. 6. Refers to the folklore belief that a groundhog's behavior on this day predicts the weather.
  3. 7. The act of making predictions, often associated with the weather in the context of Groundhog Day.
  4. 10. 2nd The date on which Candlemas is traditionally observed.
  5. 11. A theme of Imbolc, representing the cleansing of the old to make way for the new.
  6. 13. Feast Refers to the Christian holiday observing events from the life of Jesus.
  7. 14. Reflects the theme of new beginnings and the awakening of nature in spring.
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  1. 1. The Celtic goddess associated with Imbolc, symbolizing fire, fertility, and poetry.
  2. 2. Groundhogs emerge from hibernation around this time, contributing to the tradition.
  3. 3. Groundhog Day folklore suggests that the presence or absence of a shadow determines the duration of winter.
  4. 5. Part of the celebration, symbolizing the ritual purification of the Virgin Mary.
  5. 8. Used in Imbolc rituals to represent the increasing strength of the sun.
  6. 9. 2nd: The specific date when Groundhog Day is observed each year.
  7. 12. Often lit during Candlemas ceremonies, representing spiritual illumination.