On Candlemas Day, Little Bear wakes to find his shadow missing. His search leads to a warm home, a wise Grandmother, and a wintery secret.

There’s more to February 2nd than groundhogs and weather lore.  People of Newfoundland have celebrated Candlemas for generations and have lots of interesting customs that have nothing to do with looking for shadows.

Candlemas is upon us! Throw your cod-oil lamps and candles away. Find the nearest bear — she may have good news!

Newfoundland has no groundhogs but plenty of February 2, weatherlore.