Groundhog day is a tradition related to winter. It started in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in the 1800s and spread through the US and Canada. On February 2, people wait to hear if the groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow. If the groundhog doesn't see its shadow, spring is round the corner. But if he sees it, it means that there will be six more weeks of winter!
This tradition comes from the European Candlemass Day, which suggested that if the weather was sunny at the midpoint between winter and spring, winter would last for six more weeks!
Do you want to learn more about this special day while testing your listening skills? Watch the video below and answer the questions. Good luck!
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