2007-02-28 00:39:45 · 5 answers · asked by Zilf Bambi 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Groundhog Day or Groundhog's Day is a traditional festival celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2. It was originally a cross-quarter day, midway between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox. However, before the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar, precession has caused the cross-quarter day to fall four days later.
In traditional weather lore, if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end. If the groundhog sees its shadow because the weather is bright and clear, it will be frightened and run back into its hole, and the winter will continue for six more weeks.
2007-02-28 00:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's this silly day in America when a groundhog is pulled out of his cage and observed. If he sees his shadow, springlike weather is starting late. If he doesn't see his shadow spring is starting on time.
2007-02-28 08:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by lisateric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to forcast he lenght of winter.
on of the best parties of the year.
it is punxiatauney pennsylvania.
go once in your life itis like marti gras
2007-02-28 11:20:45 · answer #3 · answered by flash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To let us know when Spring is coming...
2007-02-28 08:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by XOXOXO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please tell me you're kidding
2007-02-28 09:38:54 · answer #5 · answered by RattyTat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋