I wonder... does the hag look like a groundhog?

In US tradition 2 February is Groundhog day. If it is sunny and the groundhog sees his shadow, then we have six more weeks of winter. Well duh! It's actually seven weeks and a bit. Winter don't technically end until vernal equinox 20 March, regardless of sun and shadow and stupid long toothed rodents. And that little tradition which started in some obscure place in Pennsylvania, some how dictates what the weather will be like for all of USA and Canada (I understand they also observe). How the hell does that work?

I like your tradition better. Give me dark and palpable romantic imagery any time. Not whimsical Disneyesque critters.



p.s. This shouldn't be in BS, should it?