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Learn about the history and tradition of Groundhog day on the 2nd of February.

According to Wikipedia, Groundhog day is a tradition/festival observed in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year starting in the 16th century.It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early.

Cubs can learn about some of the history, and have a mock Groundhog emergence

Resources

Puppet or stuffed animal

Pens/Pencils and Paper

Instructions

1. Teach the cubs about the tradition of Groundhog day, the history and how the event is held in different parts of the world.
2. With a puppet or stuffed animal - have the cubs or have a leader go through a mock emergence of the Groundhog from a 'burrow'

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