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FOR ALL AGES
Where is National Hedgehog Day celebrated?
This day is celebrated all across America and Canada to give hope that winter is coming to an end. Parts of Europe celebrate this day as well.
This day is fun for anyone who is aware of it. Animal lovers and kids will have a lot of fun as this day revolves around these tiny, spiny, athletic creatures!
National Hedgehog Day shares its birthday with Groundhog Day however the tradition itself is way older. This day was first officially celebrated on February 02, 1887, and is celebrated every year in February.
National Hedgehog Day was started by the Romans a long time ago, but the traditions carried on. These triadtionals later spread to America and Canada. However, the use of groundhogs to predict the weather was encouraged by a local newspaper editor in Pennsylvania, Clymer H. Freas.
Hedgehogs have become very famous recently thanks to Instagram. They have a keen sense of smell and love wandering in the garden and playing under plants. These cute creatures are suddenly taking the internet by storm. Here are some dates that have made these animals famous.
The main tradition of this day is a hedgehog looking for its shadow to predict the weather. The other common tradition on this day is adopting one of these creatures. However, be careful because this is not legal in every state. If you have a hedgehog, don't forget to spoil it with treats. A hedgehog's favorite food includes meat, fruit, vegetables, and creepy crawlies!
Other common ways to celebrate National Hedgehog Day is to play 'Sonic The Hedgehog' or watch the recent Jim Carrey film adaptation of the game.
These spiny creatures are in danger due to habitat loss. Join in on any of the conservation projects in your area to conserve them. Build a small burrow, grow an organic garden, and watch a hedgehog or two live there.
There are many ways to celebrate this day, and the most common is to look for hedgehogs and see if they look at their shadow.
No. Hedgehogs are very different from groundhogs. They belong to different families in the animal kingdom. Hedgehogs have small spines all over them, and groundhogs are more like ground squirrels.
It is an indication of the end of winter and that spring is on its way.
Hedgehogs that have not eaten enough to hibernate look for food during the day.
Hedgehogs typically eat only at night as they are nocturnal creatures.
Yes, there are many threats that hedgehogs face, and people who learn more about this day can help protect these animals.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| February 01, 2020 | Saturday |
| February 01, 2021 | Monday |
| February 01, 2022 | Tuesday |
| February 01, 2023 | Wednesday |
| February 01, 2024 | Thursday |
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