Groundhog's Day February 2, 2009

        Punxsutawney Phil (a groundhog),  made his first official weather predication on February 2, 1887.  Residents claim that Phil the Groundhog, has never been wrong!  

 "If the Groundhog sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter.  If he does not see his shadow, it means spring is just around the corner."  

The legend of Groundhog Day is founded on an old Scottish couplet or saying:   "If Candlesmas Day is bright and clear, There'll be two winters in the year."

Candlemas is the 40th day after Christmas.  (More about Candlemas below!)  

Curious?  To find out more just click on any of the topics in the table below!

 

How accurate are the Groundhog's Predictions?	Click on the thumbnail picture for a larger picture.	I want to find out about the real life animal, the groundhog.
What is Candlemas?   What does it have to do with Groundhog's Day?	Click here for a fun Groundhog's Day Word Search!  Please feel free to print it out and duplicate for your class!

Since some of Groundhog's Day is based on a Scottish Couplet or saying, I thought you would enjoy a little "mood" music.

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