Groundhog Day is said to come from a European tradition called Candlemas.
据说,“土拨鼠日”出自欧洲一个名为“圣烛节”的传统。
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If an animal saw its shadow on Candlemas Day, this meant six more weeks of winter, or the Second Winter.
如果一只动物在圣烛节当天看到自己的影子,意味着冬天还将持续6周,或者“第二个冬天”。
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Candlemas
Candlemas is a Christian holiday commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. It falls on February 2, which is the 40th day of the Christmas/Epiphany period.