Thanks CS. Didn't know that bit about Imbolc and watching animal behaviour to make seasonal weather predictions.

Monique - Now that sounds a bit like Shrove Tuesday - pancake day. But that doesn't happen for a couple more weeks. Incidentally another folkloric/religious festival coincides with Shrove Tuesday. Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras - Laissez les bon temps rouler. And King Cake.

You know! There's some pretty good partying going on for one of the most dismal months.