Much like a "badger summer"—a period of unseasonable warmth in the middle of autumn—periods of cold snaps during springtime have a name. Learn more about these "Little Winters."
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Much like a "badger summer"—a period of unseasonable warmth in the middle of autumn—periods of cold snaps during springtime have a name. Learn more about these "Little Winters."
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The ancient Greeks believed there were four wind gods — one representing each cardinal direction — each with a personality of his own. Learn more.
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According to popular folklore, persimmon seeds may predict winter weather. How do you make a persimmon forecast? It’s easy. Just split open seeds of a locally grown fruit and look at the patterns inside. What did the persimmon seeds say for 2025-2026? Here’s everything you need to know, including how to make your own persimmon
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Mother's Day is a special day in which we honor special mothers each year. Learn how it became a holiday, and how to give mom the best celebration!
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According to popular folklore, a persimmon can predict winter weather. How do you make a persimmon forecast? It’s easy. Just split open a seed of a locally grown fruit and look at the pattern inside. If you see a fork, winter will be mild. A shovel (or spoon shape)? It will be snowy. A knife
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There are a lot of weather lore sayings surrounding the month of September. How many of these have you heard?
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With all the technology we have access to at our fingertips, do we really still need folklore in our everyday lives?
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Forsythia in full bloom are a welcome sight after a long winter. But do those yellow flowers mean snow is on the way? See the history and folklore surrounding these harbingers of spring.
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We know cats are a lot of things, but weather predictors? See what folklore says about these furry felines' forecasting abilities.
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When is the first day of summer and why does it differ each year? Plus see the interesting traditions for this change of seasons!
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