Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Of Groundhogs and Grouse

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Mark Zeiger

It is February 2nd, Candlemas, and one of my family’s longest-standing pseudoholidays, Groundhog Day. A couple of years ago I described how my family, led by my father, used to make a big deal about Groundhog Day (see Groundhog Day, … Continue reading →

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Where Did Winter Go?

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Mark Zeiger

I kind of hate to say this, but I feel like we’re running out of winter! We make an effort to celebrate and appreciate winter for its own sake, rather than merely as a setting in which to celebrate Christmas. … Continue reading →

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