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In most parts of the country, gray, dismal February needs all the festivity a person can give it. Why else would people build a holiday around a rodent emerging from his hole? On February 2, 2007,...
If you want to know what Mother Nature has in store, don’t watch the weatherman instead watch the animals. Animal’s sense when dangerous conditions are nearing and they flee from it. Seasons are...
Each year on February 2, the television camera crews gather for the annual vigil. Punxsutawney Phil is one of the best-loved weather forecasters in the United States. Every schoolchild knows that...
Six more weeks of harsh winter elements or an early spring, which will it be? No matter what our whimsical friend predicts, you can still have some fun and beat the cold weather doldrums with this...
We've all seen the movie "Ground Hog Day" with Bill Murray and notice the February 2nd holiday marked on our calenders. And we've all probably wondered what exactly this holiday is...
On February 2nd we find out if spring is coming or if we'll see six more weeks of winter. A groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his hole at around 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. If he sees his...
The tradition of making cookies for Groundhog Day seems to be growing, with new recipes being introduced every year. One beloved recipe originated in Europe, where the old holiday of Candlemas...
We all know the story behind Groundhog's Day and what is supposed to happen if the groundhog sees his shadow. If the groundhog, Punxsutawny Phil, sees his shadow on February 2, then we will have...
We all know Punxsutawney Phil, the furry prognosticator who predicts the end of winter on February 2 each year. Far fewer people know the origins of Groundhog Day. Here’s how to learn all about...
Amaze everyone you meet in your travels to Pennsylvania with your knowledge of both obscure and well-known state facts and trivia. Follow these steps to impress your boss, friends or even your...
If you're tired of succulent rib eye steaks topped with caramelized onions, grilled lobster with drawn butter, and if you have to taste shrimp scampi at another five-star restaurant, you'll simply...
Marmots are a type of large rodent, a genus including the squirrel family. Marmots are also referred to as ground squirrels, and in North America include the groundhog. While a certain groundhog...
If you have a beloved lawn goose and try to celebrate each holiday with a special appearance and change of outfit, then Groundhog Day may pose a special problem. However, there is a solution. You...
Costumes are fun at almost any social gathering and wearing one lends an air of mystery and adventure to the event. For something different, and in no time at all, with a little talent and a...
A groundhog camera is a video setup designed to capture animal activity over a certain area through the use of sensors. You can use this system to document the behaviors of animals without the...
You can liven your next Groundhog Day celebration by dressing up like a groundhog. By choosing the right materials and coming up with an inspired touch or two, you can create a groundhog costume...
Since the 1840s, the groundhog has represented a symbol of spring, and every February 2 most of North America waits eagerly to see if the groundhog spots its own shadow. If it does, winter will...
Groundhog clubs are dedicated to preserving the legend of the groundhog and its ability to foresee the end of winter. These clubs can range from local groups, which may help to organize winter...
Every February 2 crowds gather across the eastern half of North America to catch a glimpse of a groundhog's shadow. A visible shadow supposedly indicates whether spring will arrive early, or...
Every February 2, groundhogs across North America emerge from hibernation to observe their own shadows and predict the end of winter. Millions of people celebrate Groundhog's Day by participating...
Sure, you celebrate the New Year with your students in January, and Valentine's Day in your classroom in February, but Groundhog Day? How do you celebrate that? Easy! With a little creativity...
The most famous groundhog in America is Punxsutawney Phil. Punxsutawney Phil is the groundhog that comes out on the morning of February 2. He determines whether or not we will have more winter...
One of the most famous groundhogs in America is Punxsutawney Phil. Punxsutawney Phil is brought out every February 2nd to see if he can find his shadow or not. The answer tells us whether we will...
Punxsutawney is known as the home of the prognosticating weather-marmot Punxsutawney Phil. The resident groundhog in this western Pennsylvania village has become even more famous since the movie...
The town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania has been celebrating Groundhog Day since 1886. Each year Punxsutawney Phil peeks out of his burrow, and everyone watches to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see...
One of the most intricate and amazing pieces of art that anyone can make is the shadow box. Usually hung on the wall, these three-dimensional showcases go beyond the simple photo and a frame by...
Groundhog oil is an old homeopathic remedy, originating in the Eastern mountain regions of the United States and it is literally made out of groundhogs. The oil, which is more of a grease...
February is a month for honoring black achievement, expressing your love and watching groundhogs. New York covers all those activities with several events. Other offerings in the state involve...
February offers plenty of holidays that can be used for bulletin board design inspiration. While Valentine's Day and President's Day might be the most popular, there are plenty of other February...
After the Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years holidays have passed, there always seems to be a sense of sadness. However, use the month of February to kick up the fun again in your classroom. ...
Punxsutawney Phil, the United States groundhog who predicts how long winter will last each year, probably has no idea why he's such a famous marmot. Perhaps you, too, have found yourself wondering...
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