<P> Groundhog Day ( Canadian French : Jour de la Marmotte ; Pennsylvania German : Grundsaudaag , Murmeltiertag ) is a traditional holiday originating in the United States that is celebrated on February 2 . According to folklore , if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day , then the spring season will arrive early , some time before the vernal equinox ; if it is sunny , the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its den , and winter weather will persist for six more weeks . </P>
<P> Groundhog Day ( Canadian French : Jour de la Marmotte ; Pennsylvania German : Grundsaudaag , Murmeltiertag ) is a traditional holiday originating in the United States that is celebrated on February 2 . According to folklore , if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day , then the spring season will arrive early , some time before the vernal equinox ; if it is sunny , the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its den , and winter weather will persist for six more weeks . </P>
what happens if the groundhog doesnt see his shadow
what happens if the groundhog doesnt see his shadow
the spring season will arrive early , some time before the vernal equinox
the spring season will arrive early , some time before the vernal equinox