Groundhog Day Trivia

What is hibernation?

• A type of deep sleep in animals

• A type of bird migration

• A method of meditation

• Hibernation

How long do groundhogs hibernate?

• 1 year

• 4 to 5 months

• 1 week

• 6 to 8 months

Who is Punxsutawney Phil?

• A NASA astronaut

• A professional wrestler

• A groundhog

• A famous chef

Where is Punxsutawney Phil located?

• Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA

• Chicago, Illinois, USA

• New York City, New York, USA

• Los Angeles, California, USA

What is the tradition on Groundhog's Day?

• The tradition on Groundhog's Day is for a groundhog to emerge from its burrow and predict the weather.

• The tradition on Groundhog's Day is to fly kites

• The tradition on Groundhog's Day is to go ice skating

• The tradition on Groundhog's Day is to have a barbecue

What does it mean if the groundhog doesn't see its shadow?

• Summer is coming soon

• Early spring

• No change in weather

• Six more weeks of winter

What is the folklore behind Groundhog Day?

• Groundhog Day is celebrated to honor the first groundhog to predict the weather

• The folklore behind Groundhog Day is that it marks the beginning of summer

• If a groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2nd and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it doesn't see its shadow, then spring will come early.

• If a groundhog emerges and sees its shadow, it means there will be no more winter

Where do the origins of Groundhog Day come from?

• Ancient Europe

• Ancient Rome

• Canada

• Antarctica

What are some common Groundhog Day traditions?

• Eating pancakes for breakfast

• Flying kites in the park

• Having a barbecue in the backyard

• Watching the groundhog emerge from its burrow and predicting the weather based on its shadow

Why is Groundhog Day celebrated on February 2nd?

• It is the anniversary of a famous groundhog's prediction

• It is the day when groundhogs come out of hibernation

• It is the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

• It is a tradition dating back to ancient times