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1. Weather Folklore (continued)

   

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   in the night that is a sign of good weather. At night when the stars glisten is is a sign of frosty weather. When the sun sets in a deep read, the next day is sure to be fine. When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.

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2. Weather Folklore

   

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   When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain because the flies come down to the ground. When the soot falls down the chimney it is the sign of rain. When the dogs get sleepy that is a sign of rain and when the cats sit with their backs to the fire that is a sign of rain. When the clouds get black instead of white it is the sign of rain. The farther the circle is from the moon the nearer the rain the nearer the circle is to the moon the farther the rain. When the yellow hammers are singing in the morning it is a sign of rain. When the frog changes his colour it is the sign of rain. When the hills come near it is a sign of rain. When the sun gets covered with clouds it is a sign of rain. When the cat scrapes wood it

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