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The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle doesn't just hold fast to Phil's meds and administer them to their beloved groundhog; they also take care of Phil for the entire year, plan each year It was proclaimed by the “Punxsutawney Groundhog Club” in 1887, the same year they declared Punxsutawney to be the weather capital of the world. Every February 2, the “faithful followers of Phil” can await his arrival starting at 6 a.m., thanks to a livestream provided by Visit Pennsylvania. 2) Punxsutawney’s first Groundhog Day in Gobbler’s Knob dates back to 2 February, 1887, when the town’s newspaper editor Clymer Freas informed his readers: “Today is groundhog day and up What happens on Groundhog Day? On Feb. 2 each year, they wait for groundhog Punxsutawney Phil to come out of hibernation. So it's a safe bet the Phil of 2024 is not the same Phil of 1887. Over and over. The same thing. Every day.” Every year for more than a decade, the famous groundhog would emerge to unveil his prediction. and they don’t cancel Groundhog Day,” he said. Contrary to popular belief, the event’s organisers don’t use the same groundhog every year. If they did, Phil would be 135 years old. The small woodchuck is looked after by a suited group 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 In Punxsutawney, 1886 marked the first time that Groundhog Day appeared in the local newspaper. The following year brought the first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob. Each year since then has seen a steady increase in participation of the celebration from people all over the world. According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Phil will emerge from his hole on February 2 - which is the same date every year. Last year, Phil emerged around noon GMT. Where does Groundhog Day *Note that some groundhogs did not make predictions every year in the past 20 years. Special Mention: Punxsatawney Phil Although he is not the most accurate seasonal prognosticator, we would be remiss not to honor the longest-running weather-forecasting groundhog in the United States, Punxsutawney Phil. One year in the past, the groundhog tried to escape. "They caught him right before he tried to run for the hills," Chapin said, adding, "If Groundhog Day comes around and the main man doesn't show (They supposedly speak to the groundhog in “Groundhogese.”) Every February 2, tens of thousands of spectators attend Groundhog Day events in Punxsutawney, a borough that’s home to some 6,000 National Groundhog Day Celebrations. National Groundhog Day is celebrated in various ways across North America. In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the festivities start a day before with a Groundhog Day Eve celebration. This includes live music, food vendors, and a bonfire to keep warm during the winter night. Other towns have their own versions of Today and every year on February 2nd, millions of people around the world celebrate Groundhog Day. The holiday has been celebrated for over 150 years in the United States, and it’s a day full of It’s a fun and festive activity that lets kids create a cute little groundhog and his shadow when they learn about the holiday. Looking for more ways to celebrate this quirky holiday? Explore our collection of Groundhog Day activities for even more ideas for having kids looking forward to February 2nd every year! Groundhog Day Shadow Craft In Alaska, instead of a groundhog, they use a marmot to predict the weather on February 2nd. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle, a group of local dignitaries, is responsible for caring for Phil and organizing the annual event. Groundhog Day in Pop Culture. Groundhog Day has made its mark in pop culture, thanks to movies, TV shows The Stormfax Almanac has made note of the weather conditions on each Groundhog Day since 1999; the almanac has recorded 12 incidents in a 20-year span in which the Inner Circle said the groundhog saw his shadow while the sky was cloudy or there was rain or snow coming down, and in one case said the groundhog did not see his shadow despite Groundhog Day began as a tiny event and has grown into an American holiday we can all be proud of. Its furry, buck-toothed star, Punxsutawney Phil, has visited the White House and even met Oprah. Do they use the same groundhog on Groundhog Day? In 2019, the 133rd year of the tradition, the groundhog was summoned to come out at 7:25 am on February 2, but They're responsible for planning the events around Groundhog Day (no small feat, considering this year's events span over a week), and caring for Phil. They say Punxsutawney Phil's predictions are
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