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Groundhog Day
According to the legend, on groundhog day, February 2nd, if the groundhog comes out of hibernation and sees its shadow, then winter will last another 6 weeks.
274 Questions
Where does Punxsutawney Phil make his Groundhog Day prediction?
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania - in west central PA north east of Pittsburgh.
Did they use a badger or a hedgehog instead of a groundhog on Groundhog's Day in Europe?
Europeans do not have an equivalent of Groundhog Day. In Canada and the US, Ground Hog Day is a silly annual festival, held in late winter, to 'predict" how soon Spring will come to the area, Groundhog Day in the US (as seen in the Bill Murray film) is 2nd February. Early in the morning, of the " Day ", a tame Ground Hog, is observed, to see if there is enough daylight for him " to see his shadow ". The result means either 6 more weeks of winter weather, or a earlier than normal spring thaw of the lakes and rivers, which are frozen in winter in Canada. A number of towns hold such a "Ground Hog Festival" as a tourist boost for the town. Some attract huge crowds, as much as 25,000 people to a town with a normal population of 5,000. The Day is allways held on a week end to get maximum attendance, and TV stations all ways send a camera crew to do a "live remote shoot". It is all in fun, and nobody takes it seriously at all. Pre-Christian Celts observed solar cycles halfway between each solstice and equinox; these are called Quarter Days. On Quarter Days, the "veil" between this world and the Otherworld or spirit world is thinnest. This is the best time to see into the future, with the aid of the spirits. On Samhuin (now Halloween) one dresses as a ghoul so that spirits intent on mischief would mistake you for one of their own and pass by. Groundhog day corresponds to Imbolc, therefore it has the prognostication aspect. Hedgehogs are "used" in Britain. Don't pick one up - they're loaded with fleas. The underlying principle behind Groundhog Day in North America was almost certainly brought over by settlers from western Europe. Both in England and Scotland there are old weather sayings about the same date (2 February) which is celebrated in many Christian traditions as the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the popular name for which is Candlemas. All these sayings are similar; one example is: "If Candlemas Day be fair and bright Winter will have another fight; But if Candlemas Day brings clouds and rain, Winter's gone and won't come again." The principle behind the rhyme is this: in NW Europe (including the British Isles), sunny weather in early February is normally associated with anticyclonic weather, which often persists for long periods and brings long periods of cold, frosty weather. Cloudy, rainy weather is usually associated with depressions coming in from the Atlantic and the weather is consequently less cold, snow and frost appearing only briefly, if at all. The important thing is that by early February the weather is normally set in a pattern in that one or other of the above types tends to persist, usually for several weeks.
Why will the official groundhog see his shadow every year no matter what the weather is?
Because the light coming from the sun, even through clouds will cause a shadow.
Did the groundhog see its shadow on Feb 2 2011?
If the groundhog sees it's shadow that means there will be 6 more weeks of winter.
At what time did Phil see his shadow in 1996?
People say 7:11 pm. but, there is no way to tell 100 percent.
Which day is national girls day?
August 4th is sister's day and September 4th is women's day but there is no girl's day that I know of. sorry
Why is it important for farmers to remember groundhog day?
It is important because if the groundhog sees it's shadow than its spring and the farmers can starting harvesting but if the groundhog doesn't then there is a few more weeks of winter.
groundhog day is important because the groundhog see's it's shade and thinks it well be sring soon soo that is y
How much ground would a groundhog hog if a groundhog could hog ground?
A groundhog would hog as much ground as a groundhog COULD if a groundhog could hog ground.
What do Europeans call groundhog day?
Europeans call Groundhog Day "one of those crazy American holidays".
Is Groundhog Day always fall on the same day?
Groundhog Day always falls on February 2nd. However, the day of the week varies based on the year.
What Should I wear On a Hot day?
A shirt or tank top with shorts, tennis shoes or flip flips. Try to be colorful it is Summer!
Where is the groundhog found in the food-chain?
I think it should be found in the beginning eatting from a tree
What city does Groundhog Day take place in?
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, It's a borough rather than a city.
What is the name of the famous groundhog that predicts the weather on Groundhog Day?
Punxsutawney Phil is the name of the famous Groundhog who predicts the weather. He resides in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Why does dew point change day to day?
Because the temperature changes and the dew point is dependent on the temperature.
