There's an ancient expression,
"If Candlemas be bright and clear, there'll be two winters in the
year."
Many of the ancient cultures
believed that certain weather conditions at one time of the year could
affect weather conditions at another. They also believed that certain
animals had magical abilities. The ancient
Egyptians, for example, believed that cats could protect their homes.
The ancient Celts believed that groundhogs could predict the
weather. There is no truth in this. It's just an old
myth. But it's a delightful old myth. Take
a look!
In modern times, people pulled
out the old legend from the ancient Celts and created Groundhog Day!
A school in Punxsutawney (USA)
has created a wonderful site, called Hogtivities:
A complete Groundhog Day Celebration which includes the history of
Groundhog Day, and instructions for some unique and fun games you can play
at your school.
Here is a list of free online
activities for kids to make Groundhog Day an occasion to remember: