Goundhog Day Trivia Questions

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Q: What two countries celebrate Groundhog Day?
A: The United States of America and Canada

Q: On what date is Groundhog Day celebrated every year?
A: February 2

Q: True or false, a groundhog is also known as a woodchuck?
A: True

Q: If the groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, lore states that it will return into its burrow and the winter will continue for how many more weeks?
A: 6 weeks

Q: What year was the earliest known American reference to Groundhog Day?
A: 1841 (In the diary of a Pennsylvania storekeeper)

Q: Which Christian holiday is related to the same date as Groundhog day?
A: Candlemas

Q: How many teeth does a groundhog have?
A: 22

Q: What percentage of their body weight do groundhogs lose during hibernation?
A: Up to 50%

Q: True or false, groundhogs can swim as well as climb trees?
A: True

Q: From which European country did the original Groundhog Day tradition emerge?
A: Germany

Q: Which male comedian starred in the 1993 film comedy 'Groundhog Day'?
A: Bill Murray

Q: Who is Punxsutawney Phil?
A: A groundhog resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

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