Groundhog Day: The European origin of the American tradition
Groundhog Day is one of the most intriguing traditions in North America. Every February 2, Americans and Canadians have a superstition: if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and a “second winter” will happen during six more weeks. If the animal doesn’t see its shadow, spring will arrive early. Although studies have found that there is no association between groundhog habits and winter weather, the tradition keeps going.
