Groundhog Day

February 2nd is called...

• Groundhog Day

• Punxatawney Day

• Woodchuck Day

The first known Groundhog Day celebration took place in ___________?

• Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

• Austin, Texas

• New York, New York

What is the name of a famous groundhog?

• Sanfordville Sam

• Warwick Wally

• Punxatawney Phil

If Punxatawney Phil sees his shadow it means...

• time to make a snowman

• 5 more weeks of winter

• he is hungry

What is another name for Groundhog Day?

• Valentine's Day

• Spring Festival

• Groundhog Day

• Candlemas

What is the origin of Groundhog Day?

• A Dutch tradition

• A Roman festival

• A German tradition

• A Celtic celebration

What happens if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2nd?

• It means that the spring will come early

• The meaning is not important here

• It has no meaning

• It means that spring will come late

Why is Groundhog Day celebrated on February 2nd?

• It is a German tradition

• It is the day the groundhog comes out of its burrow

• It is the birthday of the most famous groundhog

• It is the midpoint between winter and spring

Punxsutawney Phil cheered winter-weary spectators when he failed to see his shadow.

What must "spectators" mean?

• people watching something

• other animals

• meteorologists who predict weather

What does she do?

• She’s a lawyer

• She’s a presenter

• She’s the boss

• She’s a producer