Folklore

Articles of weather folklore, flower lore, myths, legends and more from the Farmers’ Almanac.

Caterpillars and a Rough Winter

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Here is a common question this time of year. There is an old folklore about caterpillars. What does the coloring of a woolly bear mean? I have seen some where they are mostly brown. Does this mean a hard and snowy winter in the East? Next to Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous weather prognosticators in

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Signs of Rain in Nature

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Up to the early 19th-century most Americans lived in rural settings. For them, changes in nature and even animal behavior served as weather predictors. What natural signs have you noticed before rain approaches? I’ve noticed that flies cling to the window screens before rain. Flies and horseflies are more bothersome just before it rains. Also,

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