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Groundhog Day is on February 2nd. According to legend, if the groundhog comes out of his burrow on February 2nd and does not see its shadow, then Spring will come early. If the groundhog sees its shadow, then it goes back into its burrow, and there will be six more weeks of winter. The largest celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2. On this day, according to tradition, people watch the behavior of a groundhog (also called a woodchuck) to find out what the weather will be like for the next six weeks. If the animal sees its shadow as it comes out of its burrow, there will be six more weeks of wintery Learn all about Groundhog Day in this video for kids! See how this holiday started and what it all means! It is going t In this video, kids will learn all about the history and celebration of Groundhog Day.00:00 Introduction0:07 What is Groundhog Day?0:28 The history of Ground Groundhog Day is a popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks; but if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will At some point people began to look to the groundhog to make this prediction. The earliest reference to the groundhog is in an 1841 journal entry. In 1886 the Punxsutawney newspaper declared February 2nd as Groundhog Day and named the local groundhog as Punxsutawney Phil. Since then the day and tradition has spread throughout the United States In Nova Scotia, Groundhog Day is called Daks Day. This comes from the word “dachs” which is German for badger. While Germans don’t celebrate Groundhog Day, they do celebrate a holiday they call Dachstag on February 2. The history of Groundhog Day goes back hundreds of years to an old European tradition that involved watching for animals In some places, Groundhog Day is also known as Candlemas Day. Punxsutawney Phil has his own club called the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Some people celebrate Groundhog Day by making groundhog-shaped cookies – yum! People in various locations across the United States and Canada celebrate this Groundhog Day tradition. What Happens on Groundhog Day? On this day, a groundhog comes out of its burrow. If it sees its shadow (which means it's sunny outside), it gets scared and goes back inside. This means there will be six more weeks of winter. But if the groundhog does not see its shadow (when it is cloudy), that means spring is on its way, and warmer weather You can explain the history of Groundhog Day to your child. A long time ago (in the 1800s), people in Pennsylvania determined that if groundhogs came out of their burrows on February 2nd and saw their shadows, they would get frightened and scurry right back into their burrows, meaning that spring would come late. Substitute Groundhog:-This is a cute book about what happens when Groundhog is sick on his big day: It’s almost Groundhog Day! But this year Groundhog is not feeling well. Dr. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. Then Groundhog has in idea–he can hire a substitute! Maybe Squirrel can be the substitute, or Eagle The other day I tried to explain to my kids the meaning of Groundhog Day. It got weird. I tried to explain the facts as I understand them: that on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its In this abridged interview, Senna shares her experience challenging ideas around race in the United States and why this election season’s discussion on Harris’ background might feel like Groundhog Day for mixed-race people. You’ve mentioned that editors rejected your first novel, Caucasia, multiple times before it was finally published Explain to children that we can use shadows to make a kind of clock. As children make their clock use the hours of the day in a natural context. At 11 o'clock we eat lunch. What time do you eat supper? To construct a clock, ask children to fill the coffee can to the top with moist sand. Then press the stick firmly in place. midget38 - I'm thinking it's time to rent Groundhog Day again as Feb. 2nd is rolling around again. Glad you enjoyed the hub, and thanks so much for sharing! Michelle Liew from Singapore on January 19, 2013: I loved the facts and the dirt pie recipe! Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray was a great, funny film. At some point people began to look to the groundhog to make this prediction. The earliest reference to the groundhog is in an 1841 journal entry. In 1886 the Punxsutawney newspaper declared February 2nd as Groundhog Day and named the local groundhog as Punxsutawney Phil. Since then the day and tradition has spread throughout the United States Learn natural English to talk about Groundhog Day. An English conversation explaining what Groundhog day is. For the transcripts and ESL lesson activities: h Interactive Writing Craft Task: After reading their emergent reader or differentiated text, students can create a Groundhog Day craft. Depending on whether the groundhog "saw its shadow" or not, students use sentence starters and frames to describe what they like to do in winter or spring. A popular event in the US, Groundhog Day is a tradition that spans centuries, cultures, and even continents. Its origins are mysterious, associated with ancient times and the awakening of animals after their winterlong sleep. On this day, the groundhog wakes from its hibernation, comes out of its den, and people await its forecast of an early spring or a longer winter. So, we had to ask: What Think about trying to explain to a child why taking the yucky medicine is actually good for them. It isn't an insult to think that the difference between you and a God might be greater than the difference between you and a 3 year old.
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