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What is the legend behind Groundhog Day?
The groundhog comes out on Groundhog's Day, and if it sees it's shadow, it goes back in and we have 3 more weeks of winter. If it doesn't see it's shadow, winter is over.
What happen on groundhogs day?
Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2 in the US and Canada. According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day fails to see its shadow, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will end soon. If the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.
What does Punxsutawney Phil predict?
This is the name of the groundhog in Pennsylvania associated with Groundhog Day. He predicts based on his shadow if we will have 6 more weeks of winter or not.
What is the 2009 prediction for Groundhog Day?
6 more weeks of winter.
Does the groundhog really see his shadow?
No, the point of the Groundhog Day is to see if there will be a longer winter. If the Groundhog "sees" his shadow, then there will be a longer winter. If the Groundhog doesn't "see" his shadow, then the winter for that year will be over. Personally, I think the Groundhog Day is very biased because what they do is take a groundhog and hold him up against lights so everyone may see. Well, if there are many of bright lights, his shadow will definitely be there won't it? (:
What is the main purpose of celebrating Groundhog Day?
The significance of this holiday is just to see how long winter will last. This is only for entertainment purpose and weather centers sometimes predict differently than the groundhog. Hope this helps!
What was the outcome of Groundhog Day in 2014?
In 2014, Phil (the official groundhog) saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter.
What is Groundhog Day?
According to Groundhog Day folklore, if the groundhog emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow, winter will last another six weeks. If the groundhog does not see his shadow, then spring will arrive early.
Why is their groundhog day?
it is a European "culture" and people follow it here because we have descendants over in usa. the groundhog symbolizes the changing of winter into spring. this year the groundhog saw its shadow, so 6 more weeks of winter! i could live with that(:
What did the groundhog do?
the groundhog looks out his hole , if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter.
Who is Punxatani Phil?
The famous groundhog on groundhog's day. If he sees his shadow, it's said that there will be 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, spring starts.
What is so special about February?
Hi Its Groundhog Day: In weather lore, if a groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, or marmot emerges from its burrow on this day and fails to see its shadow winter will soon end. If on the other hand, it is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will continue for 6 more weeks Hope this helped.x
