Category Archives: Holiday Actitivies

Early or Late Spring?

Thousands of years ago when animalism and nature worship were prevalent, people in the part of Europe where Germany is today, believed that the badger had the power to predict the coming of spring. They watched the badger to know when to plant their crops.
This tradition was brought over to North America, predominantly to Pennsylvania in the United States, where it was the groundhog, not the badger, which made these “predictions”.
According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2 it will return to its burrow, indicating that there will be six more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, then spring is on the way.
The Groundhog Day concept first became popular in Canada in 1956 when Wiarton Willie became a household name for his early February weather predictions. Wiarton’s Groundhog Day festival grew as Willie’s fame increased. It became one of the largest winter festivals in Bruce County, Canada.
There are also other groundhogs in different parts of Canada. For example, Shubenacadie Sam is reportedly the first groundhog in the country to stick its head out on Groundhog Day. Other groundhogs include: Gary the Groundhog in Ontario, Brandon Bob in Manitoba and Balzac Billy in Alberta.

Kennedy, Ava and I will be watching what Shubenacadie Sam does in Halifax and we’re both hoping he doesn’t see his shadow and spring is on its way! We need some sun and warmer weather!

What do you think will happen?! Let me know in the comment section!

  
A December Calendar packed with super fun holiday activities is soon to come and theres Grinch and Max enjoying a book at our listening centre!?
What’s your favourite song to sing along with at Christmas time?

A partially decorated door awaiting your finishing touch!
What’s your favourite part of the winter season?!

Even our bear is joining in the fun! A festive pair of jingle antlers.
Do you or someone in your family have a crazy Christmas sweater or Christmas jewelry they wear at this time of year?

A balloon bearded Santa!?
Have you seen the large helium balloons in the Santa Claus Day parade? What’s your favourite shape? I remember a very cool looking Rudolph.

  
 
Window Stickies! Have you ever seen store windows decorated with stickies, frosted snow or painted Christmas scenes? Do you remember your favourite?

  
 
A stocking, ornaments and a stuck flying reindeer!
Do you help your family put up decorations at home? What’s your favourite one?

Christmas Clock! What time do you wake up on Christmas morning!?