<Tr> <Th> Date </Th> <Td> February 2 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Frequency </Th> <Td> Annual </Td> </Tr> <P> Groundhog Day (Canadian French: Jour de la Marmotte; Pennsylvania German: Grundsaudaag, Murmeltiertag) is a traditional holiday originating in the United States that is celebrated on February 2 . According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then the spring season will arrive early, some time before the vernal equinox; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its den, and winter weather will persist for six more weeks . </P> <P> Modern customs of the holiday involve early morning celebrations to watch the groundhog emerging from its burrow . </P>

What happens if the groundhog doesnt see his shadow