European Christian Tradition and American Immigration

American immigration: What do a European Christian tradition, a 19th century American immigration pattern, and a cinema cult classic have in common? They ve all helped turn groundhogs into North America most popular weather prognosticators, according to The Chronicle Herald. Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees his shadow he ll flee back to his burrow, heralding six more weeks of winter. If he doesn t, legend has it that spring is around the corner and Each Feb. 2, crowds gather to watch Ontario Wiarton Willie, Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil and other furry forecasters take a shot at a task that baffles many humans. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.