Where Does Groundhog Day Come From?
Groundhog Day has come and gone again, and the groundhog this year has predicted an early spring. Okay. What is the big deal with this holiday anyway? Why do we celebrate the woodchuck weatherman? This quirky holiday hearkens back to medieval Europe, when the Celts believed that animals had supernatural powers on certain days. The hedgehog, or groundhog, was believed to have healing powers.
