via almanac:
Will the groundhog see his shadow this year? What is the meaning of Groundhog Day—and why do we celebrate weather predictions from a plump marmot? Here’s all you need to know about Groundhog Day!
WHEN IS GROUNDHOG DAY 2019?
Groundhog Day always falls on February 2. This traditionally marks the midpoint between the winter solstice in December and the spring equinox in March.
Year | Groundhog Day |
2019 | Saturday, February 2 |
2020 | Sunday, February 2 |
2021 | Tuesday, February 2 |
GROUNDHOG DAY MEANING AND ORIGINS
According to legend, if a groundhog sees its shadow on this day, there will be six more weeks of winter; if it doesn’t, then spring is right around the corner.
Of course, it’s a bit of a joke. As the Almanac says, “If he sees his shadow, we’ll have six more weeks of winter; if he doesn’t, it’ll be six weeks till spring” because, of course, the dates of the equinox do not change.
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