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School: Dubhais (roll number 16323)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1096, Page 323

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    4. If the hills look near and clearly defined rain is in the offing
    5. If cattle are seen to shake themselves on being put into the byre a storm is approaching.
    6. If Candlemas Day be fair and clear you may expect two winters in that year
    If Candlemas Day be dark and dreas
    Then expect two summers in one year.
    7 (Referring to the lengthening day in Spring time)
    a. On Candlemas Day throw a candle away
    On Patrick's Day throw candle and candlestick.
    b. As the day lengthens the cold strengthens.
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