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Groundhog Day Party Planning Ideas
By ChristiIf Groundhog be fair and bright, Come, Winter, have another flight; If Groundhog brings clouds and rain, Go Winter, and come not again. Will winter last or is spring around the corner? Groundhog Day is on February 2nd, 2008. Let's use this day as one more reason to put on our party shoes. Celebrating this special day is something that children love to do. It is especially great for 8 to 10 year olds who have started understanding the concept of what Groundhog Day is all about. Holding your own Groundhog Day party should not be a baffling job, because you don't even need a real groundhog. Any critter will be perfect for the starring role. Simply make your star "Groundhog" appear from a hiding place, glance at ...
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Reasons to Celebrate
- November 26, Thanksgiving
- November 27, Eid-al-Adha
- December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- December 18, Islamic New Year (Al-Hijra / Muharram)
- December 21, Winter Solstice
- December 12-19, Hanukkah
- December 24, Christmas Eve
- December 25, Christmas Day
- December 26-January 1, Kwanzaa
- December 26, Boxing Day
- December 31, New Year's Eve
Groundhog Day Fun Facts
- Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada every February 2nd.
- The holiday was said to originate in America by German immigrants.
- The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated on February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
- Groundhog Day brings the most-watched weather forecast each year. This is the only weather forecast which is led by a rodent.
- Groundhogs are also known as whistle pigs, marmots and woodchucks.
- If the groundhog sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, there will be another six weeks of bad weather. Whereas, if he does not see his shadow, then spring will be here soon.
- Groundhog Day proponents state that the groundhog's forecasts are accurate 75% to 90%. However, a Canadian study of 13 cities over 30-40 years put success rate at 37%.
- Groundhog Day is also the name of a famous 1993 film starring Bill Murray.
