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2. Traditional stories, beliefs, and customs that are part of a culture’s heritage.
4. A state of deep sleep that some animals, including groundhogs, enter during winter to conserve energy.
7. The coldest season of the year, typically associated with snow and low temperatures.
8. Covered with clouds; if it’s cloudy on Groundhog Day, the groundhog won’t see its shadow.
9. A dark shape created when an object blocks light; in Groundhog Day, the groundhog’s shadow is believed to predict the weather.
10. A statement about what will happen in the future; in this case, the forecast of either a long winter or an early spring.
11. The season after winter, characterized by warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and new growth.
12. A hole or tunnel dug by an animal, such as a groundhog, for shelter.
13. The state of the atmosphere at a particular time, such as sunny, rainy, or snowy.

1. A prediction of future weather conditions, often made by meteorologists.
2. The second month of the year when Groundhog Day takes place (February 2nd).
3. A small, burrowing rodent (also called a woodchuck) known for predicting the weather on Groundhog Day.
5. A long-established custom or belief passed down through generations.
6. The light and warmth that comes from the sun; important in determining whether the groundhog sees its shadow.