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