Groundhog DayWhat is it and where did it come from?

Facts and Quiz

By: Miss Drojak

Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated on February 2nd

Since a groundhog hibernates for the winter, its coming out of the ground is a natural sign of spring.

Another name for a Groundhog is a Woodchuck.

The most well known groundhog is Puxatony Phil

If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks

If it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will soon end.

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True or False, the most well known groundhog is Puxatony Phil.

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If it is sunny, the groundhog will see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and winter will NOT continue for six more weeks and soon end.

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True or False

Groundhog Day takes place on February 2nd every year

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True or False:Since a groundhog hibernates for the winter, its

coming out of the ground is a natural sign of Fall.

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False

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True or False:If it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, it will

leave the burrow, signifying that winter will soon end.

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False

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