Groundhog Day: The Irish roots behind the American tradition
Groundhog Day, the American tradition that falls on February 2 and predicts the start of spring, has roots in Irish mythology and the pagan holiday of Imbolc.
Source: irishcentral.com
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Groundhog Day, the American tradition that falls on February 2 and predicts the start of spring, has roots in Irish mythology and the pagan holiday of Imbolc.
Groundhog Day predicts the end of winter with the appearance of a shadow under this furry mammal but its true history lies with a witch of Celtic myth, Imbolc, the holiday associated with St. Brigid and Roman hedgehogs! How much do you know about the Irish roots behind America's Groundhog Day?