Frazz by Jef Mallett for February 02, 2015
February 01, 2015
February 03, 2015
Transcript:
Frazz: Happy......Random wholly manufactured arbitrary holiday that's harmless and kind of fun and doesn't cost a small fortune or potentially cause hurt feelings. Mr. Spaetzle: And warns us of the far less benign one in 12 days. Frazz: Any Valentine's plans?
It’s not wholly manufactured. Imbolc, Candlemas, 立春 is as real as the solstice and equinox. Ancient agricultural societies needed to plan their spring planting. Watching for hibernating animals to emerge was one more sign.