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Question

the question is very simple... if the groundhog sees his shadow it means that Spring begins in 6 WEEKS. on the other hand if the groundhog does NOT see its shadow it means that there are 6 MORE WEEKS of winter. are we the only ones who who cannot figure out the difference between the end of winter & the beginning of spring?

we welcome both serious & comical answers.

have-a-loving-day!

Answer 1

i never really took it seriously, it was always just a silly little song that my kindegarten teacher taught me.

Answer 2

Yes. Only your groundhog knows for sure.

Interesting question? Let's see.................NOPE!

Answer 3

They use the same groundhog every year. The older they get, the longer the winter becomes.

Answer 4

idk, but i did always think it was so stupid that it's up to a stupid little animal and it's shadow whether or not we have to wear a jacket because our mothers are like"its still winter!!!"

Amber : )

Answer 5

its a tourist ploy and it worked got you thinking about it its also a nice break from winter that these communities put on pancake breakfasts and the like they are a hoot if you ever get to go I've been to Wiararton for it a few times [that's were Willy resides] and Julie has the right idea of the shadow thing

Answer 6

Actually, the legend is that if the groundhog sees it's shadow there will be six more weeks of winter and if it doesn't "spring is on the way."  I think the general assumtion is that winter will subside before that six week mark if the groundhog doesn't see it's shadow.  It is just a silly old wives tale though, they usually don't make much sense :-)