As Groundhog Day quickly approaches, the starting date of spring will soon be determined by Punxsutawney Phil. The popular tradition of Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd.

This day is centered around a groundhog that predicts the arrival of spring. According to this tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow when it comes out of its burrow, that means winter will go on for six more weeks. 

Groundhog Day symbolizes hope and the changing of seasons, giving a fun way to look forward to the end of winter and the beginning of spring. 

Junior Alexa White states that Groundhog Day is a fun way to find out if we will have a later winter or an early spring. She expresses that she hopes for an early spring.

Even though the weather prediction doesn’t really matter in the decision of Punxsutawney, it’s a fun way to see if spring is near. 

Junior Mark Berlen says that he is excited for the prediction of Groundhog Day, and he is also looking forward to spring. Berlin predicts that Punxsutawney won’t see his shadow, and spring will be right around the corner. 

One way that Groundhog Day is so well known, is from the popular movie Groundhog Day. This movie’s premise is living the same day over and over again, showing Phil’s prediction. Many find this movie entertaining and interesting. It’s a movie with humor, philosophy, and a bit of magic. 

Overall, the fun of Groundhog Day is to see the prediction of whether spring will come early or winter will be pushed back. The joy of knowing whether a groundhog will predict the time of year brings happiness and light to the world.