Copy of Ground Hog Day

When is Ground Hog Day?

• February 1

• February 2

• January 31

What happens if the ground hog sees it's shadow?

• 6 more weeks of winter

• spring will soon begin

If the ground hog does not see his shadow....

• 6 more weeks of winter!

• Spring was coming early!

Who wrote about ground hog day in 1840?

• Mrs. Sivo

• James Morris

In 1886, Ground hog day became well known in what area?

• New York City, New York

• Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Who is considered the Father of Groundhog Day?

• Clymer Freas

• The groundhog

Groundhogs are also known as ....

• rats

• woodchucks

• beavers

TRUE or FALSE

Groundhog day is celebrated in BOTH the USA and Canada?

• TRUE

• FALSE