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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.
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- 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.