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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. Facts. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the Groundhog Day is based upon a communal light-hearted suspension of disbelief. 1. Groundhog Day has its roots in Germany. 2. The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated in 1887. 3. February 2nd isn’t just a random date. 4. The film ‘Groundhog Day’ popularized the celebration. 5. Punxsutawney Phil’s full name is quite long. 6. Here are 15 more fun facts about this quirky celebration. 1. Groundhog Day has its roots in Germany. Although it is majorly an American tradition, it is often linked to a German holiday called Candlemas. The latter was a celebration of both literal and religious light. What is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2nd each year. It involves a groundhog predicting the weather for the next six weeks. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this quirky holiday. To get in the spirit of Groundhog Day ahead of this year’s prediction—whether you want six more weeks of winter or not—here are 10 fun facts about the holiday. 1. Punxsutawney Phil is the official groundhog forecaster on February 2, but many states have their own (like New York’s Staten Island Chuck). 2. Also known as woodchucks, groundhogs are true hibernators—going into a dormant state from late fall until late winter or early spring. But they wake up in time to mate and start families, like The first official Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event took up permanent residence at Gobbler’s Knob the following year. From its pagan roots to the cutthroat competition to be the foremost weather-prognosticating groundhog, a list of interesting, little-known facts about one of America's greatest holidays. Explore Groundhog Day's shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom. Updated: January 30, 2024 | Original: February 2, 2012. The first official Groundhog Day Groundhog Day has a fascinating history behind its origin. Know these 10 exciting facts about this day celebrated on February 2 every year. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. Facts. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the Groundhog Day is based upon a communal light-hearted suspension of disbelief. 1. Groundhog Day has its roots in Germany. 2. The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated in 1887. 3. February 2nd isn’t just a random date. 4. The film ‘Groundhog Day’ popularized the celebration. 5. Punxsutawney Phil’s full name is quite long. 6. Here are 15 more fun facts about this quirky celebration. 1. Groundhog Day has its roots in Germany. Although it is majorly an American tradition, it is often linked to a German holiday called Candlemas. The latter was a celebration of both literal and religious light. What is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2nd each year. It involves a groundhog predicting the weather for the next six weeks. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this quirky holiday. To get in the spirit of Groundhog Day ahead of this year’s prediction—whether you want six more weeks of winter or not—here are 10 fun facts about the holiday. 1. Punxsutawney Phil is the official groundhog forecaster on February 2, but many states have their own (like New York’s Staten Island Chuck). 2. Also known as woodchucks, groundhogs are true hibernators—going into a dormant state from late fall until late winter or early spring. But they wake up in time to mate and start families, like The first official Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event took up permanent residence at Gobbler’s Knob the following year. From its pagan roots to the cutthroat competition to be the foremost weather-prognosticating groundhog, a list of interesting, little-known facts about one of America's greatest holidays. Explore Groundhog Day's shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom. Updated: January 30, 2024 | Original: February 2, 2012. The first official Groundhog Day Groundhog Day has a fascinating history behind its origin. Know these 10 exciting facts about this day celebrated on February 2 every year.
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