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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1973
Page
6
A playful legend traces February 2 weather lore to a German tavern tale. A drunken man meets a groundhog, misreads its shadow, and later spreads the omen of six more weeks of winter or early spring depending on cloud cover. The tale ends with groundhogs repeatedly forced from their burrows each Feb 2.
A compact look at how Valentines Day is linked to Saint Valentine and folklore. Legends describe secret marriages by a priest in Rome and a monk giving flowers to village children leading to the gift exchange on February 14. The piece also notes famous lineage of dates and a school puzzle with February related clues.
Valentine’s Day celebrated on February 14 with traditions from Lupercalia. Customs include gifts to courted lovers in Norwich and snowdrop flowers in Denmark. Various bets on future husbands were believed from British to Derbyshire practices, with life events ending when a woman marries.
The Hillfe staff lists editors and contributors including Dona Sakurada Tom Stikker Kathy Spieker Carol Tremain Ricca Patten Lori Schmidt Dena Ross and artist Don Paxton, indicating a collaborative newsroom.
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