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  What it means

  A weather proverb: whatever the weather is like on Candlemas (February 2), it will be the same on Saint Joseph’s Day (March 19).

  Vocabulary

  • Matka Gromniczna — Candlemas (February 2nd)
  • święty Józef — Saint Joseph's Day (March 19th)

  Grammar note

  'Na Matkę Gromniczną' and 'na święty Józef' are accusative after 'na' indicating time.

  Cultural context

  Candlemas (Matka Boska Gromniczna) is an important feast in the Polish Catholic calendar. Folk weather prediction tied to saints' days was widespread.

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