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midget38 - I'm thinking it's time to rent Groundhog Day again as Feb. 2nd is rolling around again. Glad you enjoyed the hub, and thanks so much for sharing! Michelle Liew from Singapore on January 19, 2013: I loved the facts and the dirt pie recipe! Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray was a great, funny film. Yesterday the under-appreciated groundhog got its annual 15 minutes of fame. These little guys are best known for shadow spotting and wreaking havoc with their burrows, but groundhogs can also teach us a lot about creating a favorable work environment. Four Work Environment Lessons from the Groundhog Groundhog Day, the annual tradition on February 2nd, can be a delightful way to add some fun and camaraderie to the work environment. Celebrating this day at work is an opportunity to inject some lightheartedness into the daily routine. The annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, features a mythical groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. This is the setting for the film, which begins with Connors, his show’s producer Rita (Andie MacDowell) and cameraman Larry (Chris Elliott) arriving to broadcast a light hearted report on Groundhog Day. If you’re looking for something a little different to break the monotony of the winter season, here are some fun and unique ways to celebrate Groundhog Day. 1. Watch Groundhog Day—and Live It Like Bill Murray! Let’s be honest: Groundhog Day (the movie) is as synonymous with the holiday as the actual groundhog. Bill Murray’s comedic The beauty of Groundhog Day lies in the timeless lesson it portrays: A process must change for an outcome to change. The sentiment rings true in the HR world. The four HR mistakes below are ones employers often make but are worth reviewing as we celebrate Groundhog Day so companies don’t get stuck erring time and time again. 1. Here are seven valuable tips to help you shake off the Groundhog Day routine and infuse new energy into your workday. 1. Shake Up Your Routine. Our brains crave novelty. So, the first step to busting boredom is to mix things up. Even small changes break the Groundhog Day spell and bring a fresh perspective. Create engaging Groundhog Day bingo cards by making a 5×5 grid on paper or using an online template. Replace numbers with Groundhog Day-related images or terms. Kids can take turns drawing images from a hat and crossing out the corresponding one on the bingo card. Enjoy a fun twist on a classic game! 1 Groundhog Day is a North American cultural tradition observed on February 2nd of each year. On this day a groundhog is released from its den and if it sees its shadow and returns to its den, then folklore predicts a 6 more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, then folklore predicts an early spring. In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. In 1887, the first official pilgrimage to see Phil on Gobbler Groundhog Day doesn’t have to be just another winter day—it’s such a fun excuse to get crafty and play a few games! With these 23+ ideas, you’ll have plenty of ways to keep the kids engaged and smiling, whether you’re at home or in the classroom. It's almost Groundhog Day, and what better way to celebrate than by streaming the movie. The 1993 film was directed by Harold Ramis, known for his previous work producing "Caddyshack" (1980 The observance of Groundhog Day in the United States first occurred in German communities in Pennsylvania, according to known records. The earliest mention of Groundhog Day is an entry on February 2, 1840, in the diary of James L. Morris of Morgantown, in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, according to the book on the subject by Don Yoder. This was a It’s a lot like Groundhog Day at the Capitol, even though Punxsutawney Phil won’t pop up until Sunday. "Democrats need to show up for work," GOP Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth said on Monday. The other one is on the very edge of a mental breakdown from company politics. I bring ideas to them but because it involves work no one is prepared to pay for, the ideas just gets ignored. "Not our wheelhouse" is the oft used phrase. Therefore, the same groundhog day repeats ad infinitum. Originally, Groundhog Day was a Celtic festival marking the year’s first cross-quarter day, or a midpoint between seasons. Read more about the ancient Celtic calendar here. Celebrated at the beginning of February, the day was called Imbolc —a term from Old Irish that is most often translated as “in the belly”—a reference to the soon Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, emerges from his burrow this weekend to predict whether winter will persist for six more weeks — or spring will arrive early - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Connect with NBC 5 Chicago OnlineVisit NBC Chicago Website : Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin.Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, is coming up, and soon Punxsutawney Phil will tell us what to expect from the weeks to come. The holiday dates back hundreds of years, and has grown to be a widely
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