When I was a kid, nonna Angela taught me a rhyme:
A li ddu la Cannelore
Candelora on the second
A li tra la blasiole
Saint Biagio on the third
Se ce nangue, se ce piove
If it snows, if it rains
Da l’immerne sam fore
We’re out of wintertime
Se ce sta lu sularille
If it’s sunny
Stam ‘mmezz’a lu ‘mmernarille
We’re stuck in winter weather
On February 2nd, Catholic church celebrates Joseph and Mary bringing baby Jesus to Jerusalem temple. The name Candelora comes from the word “candela” (candle), because candles are blessed and lightened up during mass, to simbolize Jesus lighting up the world with his birth.
This date has also an important meaning for farmers. It is, in fact, the day to predict whether winter is about to end or not.
If it’s a sunny day, cold and wintery weather will last longer; if it’s snowy or rainy, spring weather will be here soon.
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