Stuff for Kids

Groundhog Day stems from an American legend started in Pennsylvania Germans.  The tradition says that if the groundhog sees its shadow when it emerges from its burrow on Feb.  2nd , it will be frightened and crawl back into its hole, and winter weather will continue for six more weeks.  If the day is cloudy and the groundhog doesn't see its shadow, winter is supposed to end soon.
Have a little fun to celebrate this day.  Let your child make their own burrow to play in.  You can cover a card table with a blanket or use a cardboard box.  A flashlight can be used to make a shadow!  Fun times.