Inspiration

Some say February is that awkward month that tries too hard to be cool—falling between the icy grip of January and the hopeful warmth of March.

I thought, "Why not let February decide its own fate?" Inspired by the quirky folklore of Groundhog Day, I imagined a scene where a charming, animated groundhog pops out of its burrow to declare, "Six more weeks of winter, or early spring?" With a nod to the wit of great humorists (think Mark Twain meets a modern web wizard), I set out to create an interactive showdown between frosty winter and budding spring.

Demo

Check out the live demo here:

Journey

This project was an adventure in creativity and code.

I started by sketching a simple groundhog—using only HTML and CSS—to represent our furry oracle.

I then sprinkled in some magic with keyframe animations: blinking eyes (because who doesn’t need a quick nap break?), a wagging tail (like it's dancing at a disco), and a pop-up effect that mimics the thrill of emergence.

The pièce de résistance? A toggle button that lets users switch between "shadow" (winter mode) and "no shadow" (spring mode).

It was like crafting a mini theatrical performance on the browser stage!

I learned that even the shortest month can pack a punch when you blend interactive design with a dash of humor.

I'm particularly proud of the seamless transition between the frosty winter backdrop and the vibrant hints of spring—each change as satisfying as watching a groundhog decide its fate (or so I like to believe).

Next up, I’d love to add some quirky sound effects—a little groundhog giggle, perhaps—and even a mini game to let users help our groundhog choose its destiny. Until then, may your days be as light-hearted and unpredictable as a groundhog’s shadow!

Thanks for taking a peek at my submission—happy coding and even happier Groundhog Day!