The Old New Thing

Welcome to Groundhog Day, a holiday where the same thing happens over and over

February 2, 2009 Feb 2, 2009 02/2/09

Raymond Chen

Today is Groundhog Day, a holiday celebrated in the northeastern United States, the day when, according to tradition, the groundhog emerges from hibernation. If it sees its shadow, then the frightened groundhog returns to its burrow, and cold winter weather will continue for six more weeks. It has never been more than a minor holiday, good ...