Groundhog Day : El día de la marmota

Groundhog Day is a traditional holiday celebrated on February 2^nd in some parts of the United States and Canada. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog leaves its burrow on that day, and therefore the groundhog can’t see its shadow, the spring season will arrive early. On the contrary, if it is sunny and the animal can see its shadow, it will come back to its burrow again and winter will persist for six more weeks. The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania where they call the groundhog “Phil” and the groundhog emerging from its burrow is broadcast by many TV stations.

There is a famous American comedy about this. This is the movie trailer

 

    Your teacher will ask you about this in class next Friday. Prepare your answers to these questions. 

What day is Groundhog Day? 

      Where is it celebrated?

           What happens if the groundhog can’t see its shadow?

      When can a Grounhog see its shadow ? What happens then?

       What is Punxsutawney’s groundhog called

       What did Phil do on February 2nd 2021?