Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks Of Winter

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks Of Winter

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The video explains the tradition of Groundhog Day, where a groundhog predicts the weather. This tradition originated from Candlemas, a Christian holiday where shadows indicated more winter. Germans adapted this with hedgehogs, and immigrants brought it to Pennsylvania, using groundhogs instead. Today, the groundhog is a famous weather forecaster.

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What does it mean when the groundhog sees its shadow?

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Explain how the concept of a shadow relates to predicting the length of winter.

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