Recording O Bati ATI TEAS Version 7 - Reading CLOSE Question: 25 of 45 Time Remaining: 00:12:12 FLAG On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual Stimulus: 1 of 3 holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the with the phrase "Groundhog Day" is likely to produce information about 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in the origin of Groundhog Day? which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog, Habitat and diet Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these History and folklore events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball. Weather and farming Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are O Holiday and festivities to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground, Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter. MacBook Pro