February 2nd
The Official Groundhog Day
An American tradition for 137 years.
I personally have never been to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. But from what I have seen, it is a big deal and months of planning.
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicts 6 more weeks of winter (msn.com)
I don't believe in such folklore. But it seems like a fun event to experience. I wonder if other countries do similar events? Winter is one of those seasons where especially in the South, we are ready for it to end and the Spring season to begin.