This year, like every year, Groundhog Day will fall on Feb. 2, marking the midpoint between winter solstice and the spring equinox.
Groundhog Day in the U.S. is a tradition where a groundhog is observed as he emerges from his burrow and either sees its shadow or does not.
After coming out of its burrow, if a groundhog sees its shadow, then it’s believed that winter will last another six weeks. However, if it doesn’t see its shadow, then it’s believed that spring will come early.
Groundhog Day in Louisiana
Louisiana has its own “groundhog” for Groundhog day, and he goes by the name of Pierre C. Shadeaux…