In 2023, the weather-forecasting groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter (Credit: Getty Images) The legend goes that if it is a clear sunny day, the groundhog will see its own shadow. This means it will return to its burrow and winter will continue for another six weeks. Groundhog Day’s European creature parallels – and surprising 3000-year-old origins. 1 February 2024. BBC Click visits CES 2025 to find out about the latest health tech, from medical tools Thought to have German origins, Groundhog Day dates back to the 1880s, when Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil first started making predictions. The rules are simple: if Phil sees his shadow, it is Thousands of people gathered in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to witness a groundhog named Phil make his annual prediction on how long the North American winter will last. The first official Groundhog Day took place in 1887 in Punxsutawney. But if you’re looking for a reliable way of forecasting the weather for February and March, it’s perhaps best not to listen Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least February 2, 1886. Starting in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with its now-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, the tradition spread throughout America. See how the groundhog became a symbol for predicting seasonal changes in America, rooted in German folklore with a badger — which in turn lead to Groundhog Day. Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, says 2010 is starting to bear an uncanny resemblance to 1993. World News America. It was Groundhog Day after all. Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on Groundhog Day? This video has been optimised for mobile viewing on the BBC News app. The BBC News app is available for iPhone and Android. 3 February 2024. Yes, it's definitely Groundhog Day ;) According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, it will leave the burrow and winter will soon end. This video has been optimised for mobile viewing on the BBC News app. The BBC News app is available for iPhone and Android. Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Video, 00:00: An independent cinema is to give fans a taste of Groundhog Day - by screening the film 12 times in 24 hours. Guernsey FC midfielder Matt Loaring says it felt like 'Groundhog Day' as his side conceded in stoppage time to draw 3-3 at Metropolitan Police. Groundhog Day. by Trevor Owens, BBC H&W sports editor. There was very much a feeling of Groundhog Day at St George’s Lane when John Barton returned to the club in the Caretaker Manager role that Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, says 2010 is starting to bear an uncanny resemblance to 1993. World News America. It was Groundhog Day after all. Thought to have German origins, Groundhog Day dates back to the 1880s, when Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil first started making predictions. The rules are simple: if Phil sees his shadow, it is Thousands of people gathered in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to witness a groundhog named Phil make his annual prediction on how long the North American winter will last. A bad day in the office seems to have become the standard. Against a ragged Japan, even an error-strewn England should be good enough. They saw off the Brave Blossoms by 35 points in the summer.
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