today's the day!

If you go down to the woods today
You're sure of a big surprise
If you go down to the woods today
You'd better go in disguise.

For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic.

Every Teddy Bear who's been good
Is sure of a treat today.
There's lots of marvelous things to eat
And wonderful games to play.

Beneath the trees where nobody sees
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
'Cause that's the way the Teddy Bears have their picnic.

If you go down to the woods today
You'd better not go alone
It's lovely down in the woods today
But safer to stay at home.

For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic.

Picnic time for Teddy Bears
The little Teddy Bears are having a lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares
And see them picnic on their holiday.

See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout;
They never have any care;

At six o'clock their Mummies and Daddies,
Will take them home to bed,
Because they're tired little Teddy Bears.

*music written in 1907 by John Bratton of the USA

*lyrics written in 1932 by Jimmy Kennedy of Ireland

*photo from Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver

on one of our 10,000+ steps walk

February 2 

* 33rd day of the year
* 40 days after Christmas
* Jesus presented at the temple
* The Feast of The Purification of The Blessed Virgin Mary
* Groundhog Day
* Candlemas ~ 
* Crepes Day
* midway between the Winter Solstice + the Spring Equinox
* celebration day of bears in Europe
* Imbolc ~ St. Brigid Day