Everybody's Book of Luck

by Anonymous

If blustering winds do blow aloft,

Then wars shall trouble ye realm full oft.

FEBRUARY

February derives its name from Februare—to expiate, to purify. In this connection, it is interesting to note that on the 2nd of the month falls Candlemas Day, which is the purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

CANDLEMAS DAY (February 2nd)

(a) If Candlemas Day be fair and bright,

Winter will have another flight:

But if Candlemas Day brings clouds and rain,

Winter is gone and won't come again.