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Groundhog Day 2012: 5 Ways To Celebrate

First Posted: 02/ 1/2012 9:08 pm Updated: 02/ 1/2012 9:09 pm

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From Jenn Savedge and Mother Nature Network:

This year, ring in Groundhog Day with your kids with these fun snacks, books, crafts and more.

To you it may be a five-second blip in the news, but for your kids, Groundhog Day (Feb. 2) is a fascinating cultural event.

Mark the occasion with these fun and festive ways to celebrate Groundhog Day with your kids.

List and captions courtesy of Jenn Savedge and Mother Nature Network.

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For kids, Groundhog Day is like a giant "Peek-A-Boo" party. Will he pop up? Will he hide again? Celebrate by making a fun popup toy with your kids using a toilet paper tube, a paper groundhog and a pencil. If you need help or a template, check out this one, but feel free to get creative and let your kids come up with their own designs, too.
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From Jenn Savedge and Mother Nature Network: This year, ring in Groundhog Day with your kids with these fun snacks, books, crafts and more. To you it may be a five-second blip in the news, but f...
From Jenn Savedge and Mother Nature Network: This year, ring in Groundhog Day with your kids with these fun snacks, books, crafts and more. To you it may be a five-second blip in the news, but f...
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03:26 PM on 02/02/2012
This is what AOLpo considers a viable green article and not worthy of the entertainment section. So sad. Just sayin'.
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Groundhogs rock!!!
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