Happy Groundhog Day! According to folklore, if the groundhog sees his shadow today; then winter will continue for another six weeks. On the otherhand, if the groundhog does not see his shadow then spring is just around the corner. This is a Pennsylvania German custom that began in the 18th and 19th centuries. It's actual origins comes from ancient European weather lore. A badger or bear would be the forecaster instead of our groundhog.
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