Greek Reporter11d
The Ancient Origins and Modern Traditions of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day, a weather prediction made by a groundhog, has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and modern folklore.
L'Italo-Americano Newspaper3d
From Rome to the Celts: the ancient origins of the Candelora
The blessing of the candles during Candlemas, or Candelora, as we say in Italian (Image created with DALL-E 2) While firmly grounded in Christian tradition, the Candelora also bears connections to ...
Catholic News Agency13d
Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation
Sinéad Strong is founder of Catholic Mothers Ireland, an organization that has drawn upon the life and example of St. Brigid ...
Groundhog Day 2025 prediction: What's the forecast, the tradition behind it, and how accurate is it?
Groundhog Phil predicted six more weeks of winter at the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney. However, historical ...
Telegram13d
When is Groundhog Day 2025? Here's what to know about the tradition.
It's partly rooted in an old Celtic festival called Imbolc, which marked a "midpoint between seasons," according to the Almanac, which added, "The celebration of Imbolc signaled that the sun was ...
Limerick Post13d
Bunratty marks the beginning of spring with Imbolc Celebration
BUNRATTY Castle and Folk Park welcomes the arrival of spring with its annual Imbolc Celebration, a vibrant festival honouring Celtic traditions and Saint Brigid, on Sunday, February 2 from 11am to 5pm ...
Seacoastonline.com13d
When is Groundhog Day 2025? Here's what to know about the tradition
It's partly rooted in an old Celtic festival called Imbolc, which marked a "midpoint between seasons," according to the Almanac, which added, "The celebration of Imbolc signaled that the sun was ...