Skip to main content
U.K. Edition
Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Groundhog Day

Popular North American tradition


Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. In 2025, the shadow was seen, auguring six more weeks of winter.

0 shares 3 views

News coverage

You might like