Page Name: Groundhog Day
Number: C0080
Categories: Holidays and Special Occasions, Animals and Creatures, Words
Did the Groundhog see his shadow?
This is a cute printable Groundhog Day coloring page with a drawing of the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil wearing a top hat.
Every February 2, he wakes up from hibernation to predict when spring with arrive. If he sees his shadow, winter will continue. If he doesn’t see his shadow, spring is just around the corner!
While doing a little research about Groundhog Day, I was surprised to learn it’s related to Halloween! If you’re interested in learning about the origins of Groundhog day, check out this article at the US Library of Congress website: Groundhog Day: Ancient Origins of a Modern Celebration.
This is a free downloadable pdf that fits on a regular 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper.
