Groundhog's Day Fun

February 2nd is always Groundhog's day. A couple years ago the kids decided that we should add this day to our regular celebrations. We make a poster of every one's predictions, Shadow or No Shadow. (If the groundhog sees a shadow, he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather and returns to his hole. If the day is cloudy and, hence, shadow-less, he takes it as a sign of spring and stays above ground.) The kids decorate cupcakes with chocolate frosting, crushed Oreo cookies, and little chocolate animals (check out the Valentine candy). We have "groundhog" meatloaf, mashed potato mounds, and carrots. We have also done "groundhog" burgers. My husband and I love to watch the movie Groundhog's Day. For more about Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and the history of Groundhog's Day go to: http://www.groundhog.org/