Ground Hog Day 2017

What is groundhog dog? 

Groundhog day is a day where a groundhog comes out of hibernation if it is sunny out and the groundhog can see his own shadow than winter will continue for another 6 weeks and if it is cloudy than spring will come early.

The History.

Pennsylvania Dutch created this celebration in the 18th centuries. It has its origins in ancient Europe as a weatherlore or someone/thing that can predict the weather. In that time they also used a badger or a bear instead of the groundhog.

Punxsutawney Phil's prediction? 

Punxsutawney Phil's prediction this year for ground hogs day was 6 more weeks of winter because the groundhog could see his own shadow.

Wiarton Willie's prediction? 

Wiarton Willie's prediction was that there would be an early spring because it was cloudy. the two predictions are different because they are in two different places with different weathers.