Groundhog Day is Feb. 2, 2024, the unique day on which a groundhog supposedly “tells’ the rest of the world his prediction for the rest of winter.
The tradition is all about a groundhog either spotting, or not spotting, its outdoor shadow.
How well do you know the history of this annual season-predicting day?
Test your knowledge of all things Groundhog Day in this fun lifestyle quiz, just below.
Which settlers brought the Groundhog Day tradition to America?
Indians
Germans
Italians
French
The original Groundhog Day included eating groundhog to commemorate the occasion — true or false?
True
False
Groundhogs typically eat what kind of food?
Fruit
Trees
Dirt
Plants
What year was the first U.S. Groundhog Day celebrated?
1887
1899
1912
1930
Groundhogs typically weigh how much when fully grown?
2-5 lbs.
6-14 lbs.
18-25 lbs.
30-45 lbs.
If the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter is predicted — true or false?
True
False
Groundhog Day is a U.S. federal holiday — true or false?
True
False
Which of these universities celebrates Groundhog Day as an official school holiday?
Texas A&M University
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
University of Dallas
Which of these is NOT another word for the groundhog?
Raccoon
Woodchuck
Whistle-pig
Wuchak
Records suggest the groundhog typically predicts an early spring each year — true or false?
True
False
Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2 — true or false?
True
False
Where does the annual Groundhog Day ceremony take place?
Trenton, N.J.
Washington, D.C.
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
What is the name of the famous groundhog that’s used to tell signs of winter or spring on Groundhog Day?
Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Phil
Pennsylvania Groundhog
Groundhog George
Over the past decade, what percentage of groundhog predictions to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association?
20%
30%
40%
65%
Which Hollywood actor starred in the popular 1993 movie, “Groundhog Day,” alongside Andie McDowell?
Tom Hanks
Denzel Washington
Bill Murray
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
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