Groundhog Day (Meaning and History)

What is Groundhog Day? I will explain this North American tradition, give you some history and tell you about a movie called "Groundhog Day." (It's one of my favorite movies!) Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2. (In North America) According to ancient stories, if it is cloudy when the groundhog comes out of his underground home on this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will see his shadow and go back into his home, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.