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What animal was used to predict the end of winter before the groundhog?
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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 did the groundhog do?
the groundhog looks out his hole , if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter.
How long is winter to a groundhog?
Winter is just as long to a groundhog as to us, but supposedly, groundhogs can predict the season changes. According to the legend, if the groundhog on leaving its burrow does not see his shadow, it will leave the burrow , which it means that winter will soon end. If, however, it "sees his shadow" and is frightened, it will go back into the Burrow, meaning that winter will last six more weeks.
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 is groundhog about?
the groundhog looks out his hole , if he sees his shadow there will be 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 did they choose a groundhog for groundhogs day?
for they saw a groundhog pop out of his hole and supposedly see his shadow, and winter seemed to continue for two weeks. It actually did not continue so people on "Groundhog day" went to see the supposed winter forecaster maybe see his shadow. It is just nature
How does a groundhog predict the weather?
Yes
Where is the famous groundhog that predicts the weather on Groundhog Day?
Punxsutawney Phil. It is believed that on February 2nd (Groundhog Day) Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog comes out of his hole on Gobbler's Knob - in front of thousands of followers from all over the world - to predict the weather for the rest of winter. According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.
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.
Is it true that the groundhog sleeps at winter?
No he hibernates.
What happens when a groundhog sees its shawdow?
If a groundhog sees its shadow then there will be 6 more weeks of winter.
