Groundhog Day (2nd February)

A ground hog is a small animal that digs and lives under the ground. Ground hogs live in many parts of America. In the winter they hibernate like bears and some other animals.

There is a legend that says a few hundred years ago Europeans brought Ground Hog Day to America. They said that the ground hog wakes up from his hibernation on February 2. (February 2 is half way between winter and spring.) If he comes up from his hole and it is sunny, he will see his shadow and be frightened. If he sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of winter weather. But if he comes up and the sky is cloudy, he will not see his shadow and will not be frightened. Then spring weather will come very soon.

Some people believe this legend and they watch the sky on February 2. Many people are happy if it is cloudy on that day. They think spring will come soon.

Groundhog Day 2015

Super Bowl 2015

The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Fotball League. It's also the most popular sporting event in the USA, and one of the biggest media events as well.

The Super Bowl is played in a different city each year, but attending the game is difficult because tickets are extremely expensive. So, most Americans go to a Super Bowl party, which is usually at a friend's house. People gather together on the evening, eat snacks, have some drinks, watch the game, and cheer on their team. It is almost like an "unofficial holiday".

The Super Bowl is also an important part of American media and entertainment. Corporations pay millions of dollars to have their advertisements broadcast during the game, and big-name pop stars are paid millions to perform during the Half Time Show, which takes place midway through the game.

Katy Perry was in charge of the entertainment this year. She used a giant tiger to wow the crowds with the Super Bowl halt-time performance. Watch it:



Katy Perry Super Bowl Halftime Show 2015 - FULL... por abzzzOfficial

Clever commercials and an afternoon of snacks and beer were some of the only draws for people who didn't care about the game itself. There used to be some competiton between advertisers. Still today there are some good humorous ones, enjoy watching them:

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