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February begins with Groundhog Day. This seemingly secular holiday has religious roots. February 2 is the 40th day after Christmas and on this day we commemorate the entrance of Christ into the Temple - his 40 day blessing. Christians in western Europe used this date as an opportunity to turn the focus from Christmas and Epiphany and to look forward to Lent and Easter. Naturally there was a desire to find out when spring would start - hence the groundhog tradition. Our Church liturgical calendar also turns its attention to looking ahead to Lent and Pascha. Make sure to check our site frequently for resources during this time of the Church calendar.