It is official.
The infamous Punxatwaney Phil saw his shadow today in Punxatwaney, Pennsylvania.
And that means we have six more weeks of winter.
BAH!
Well, we have the Germans to thank for this prognosticating rodent.
Bringing a tradition from the homeland, February 2 is also known as Candlemas, a Christian holiday. If a hibernating animal awakens and sees his, or her, shadow, six weeks more of winter is a lock.
In this case, it is a hedgehog.
But a cute one, doncha think?
You betcha!
Well, one good thing about six weeks from today.
It will be right in the middle of baseball spring training.
Thanks, Punxy Phil. For nothing!
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