Do you know the only mammal to have a day named in his honor? Yes, it is the lowly groundhog, sometimes called the woodchuck.
The groundhog’s day is February 2. Now, it’s not a federal holiday and nobody gets off work. But, to have a day named after you is quite a feat.
Groundhog Day Trivia
- All groundhogs have 22 teeth.
- Groundhogs hibernate one to a burrow, with at least two doorways.
- Males emerge earlier than females each spring.
- Groundhogs can lose 50 per cent of their body weight in hibernation. Their maximum size is 10 kilograms.
- They can both swim and climb trees, and have a top speed of 15 kilometers an hour.
- Groundhog Day was once celebrated by ancient Celts. It’s halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
- Farrah Fawcett, Tom Smothers, James Joyce, Graham Nash, Christie Brinkley, and my son were all born on Groundhog Day.
What do you think Clay Aiken is doing this Groundhog Day? I wonder if he is at home, sorting things…one box is labeled NYC, another NC, and another Goodwill!! Or maybe he is in New York, working hard. I do hope he had fun watching the Super Bowl and just used yesterday as a day to have some fun. Wherever he is and whatever he is doing, I hope Clay is having a great day!
Pictures of Clay always make me smile. How about you?
Do you remember these appearances?
They certainly are diverse!
What an exciting life!
Do you remember these occasions ?
All of them! What fond memories I hope he did relax and watched the Super Bowl with his family and friends.
There's ONE more birthday that falls on Ground Hogs Day and that's my late mom! 85 today! Happy Birthday to your son Martha! Love the pictures of our guy. He can change his look on a dime can't he? Always handsome and adorable!
Yes, Clay always makes me smile, love the photos of clay and happy birthday to your son Martha. Thanks.
Love that mischievous smile with Jenna… 🙂
Thanks CANN!!!
I. could not agree more with Gaymarie! He can change his looks on a dime and always look amazing. I do remember some of these, but always enjoy seeing them again . As always thanks Martha.
Happy Birthday to your son Musicfan. Hope he has a great day.
I can't remember the 4th picture…where that was from? Anyone remember?
Always love looking at Clay pics….thanks as well for all the Groundhog info!!!
Isn't that Face The Nation
Thanks for all the photos of Clay to brighten a snowy Ground Hogs Day. Clay has certainly had a lot of different hair styles and colors over the years. Hard to choose the one I like best.
Great job with the pictures. He's so handsome!