In New York, Staten Island Chuck has made his call. ... Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, is celebrated each Feb. 2, 40 days after Christmas.

Get to know Staten Island's beloved groundhog, Chuck, and learn about his role in predicting the weather on Groundhog Day. ... Clear skies on Candlemas were a sign of an extended winter.

Candlemas takes place on February 2. It's a day that falls exactly 40 days after Christmas and commemorates the ritual purification of Mary and the presentation of the baby Jesus to God in the ...

Staten Island Chuck, also known as Charles G. Hogg, ... Groundhog Day is celebrated every February 2, the same day as Candlemas, where some of the holiday's traditions originate.