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Groundhog Day is a tradition that has taken place annually in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania since Feb. 2, 1987. A groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, is brought out at sunrise to make a prediction on how the remaining winter will play out. It's almost time for the iconic groundhog Punxsutawney Phil to come out of hibernation. After a uniquely harsh winter for some parts of the country, people may be hoping that Phil does not see his The Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler's Knob started in 1887. Aside from a 10-year gap, records for each prognostication have been meticulously kept. Over the years, Phil has predicted six more However, last year did not fall in line with the norm. Phil has now seen his shadow 107 times, with no shadow 21 times The first mention of Groundhog Day came in 1886 in Punxsutawney. Groundhog handler AJ Derume holds Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow, predicting late spring during the 136th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2022, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Groundhog Day falls on Sunday, Feb. 2, and this year will see another crowd of revelers making their way to Punxsutawney to see the big event. Groundhog Day is always held on February 2, which is a Sunday this year. Festivals will begin at 4 a.m. onstage at Gobbler's Knob, and last through the afternoon. Phil is expected to emerge around Will the Groundhog See His Shadow in 2025? According to our weather predictions, February 2, 2025, will bring snow showers and cold weather. We think that when Punxsutawney Phil—that Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Weather Prognosticator Extraordinary— emerges from his burrow (with a little help from his handlers) to make his much-anticipated forecast, he will NOT see his shadow, which While Iowa's winter has been light on snow, the calendar says there's still a lot of winter left. But soon, on Groundhog Day, we'll find out if Punxsutawney Phil will agree. Here is everything you If we're being honest, it even defies common sense. The legend is simple: The groundhog's shadow on Feb. 2 predicts the weather for the next six weeks, until the start of spring. Groundhog Day is a 1993 fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin, and starring Bill Murray.Known for massively popularizing the time loop trope (to the extent that it's referred to on this site as the "Groundhog Day" Loop), cementing its namesake day into the modern lexicon as a stand-in for an unpleasant, repetitive situation, and serving as a In comedy, we’re out there alone, and it turns out I don’t want to work alone—Bill was a tremendous source of strength and protection. Hawaii after falling off a cliff. Groundhog Day Groundhog Day - Phil's Errands: An expert from his repetitive days, Phil (Bill Murray) runs some errands which include saving a child from a tree and fixing But despite their success, audiences never again saw them together after 1993’s Groundhog Day, an existential comedy about a grumpy weatherman (Murray) reliving the same day over and over again. While many speculated about the split, it wasn’t until Ramis’ passing in 2014 that his daughter shared what led to their falling out. Groundhog’s Day Ideas. Got Groundhog’s Day on your mind? Whether you and your kids are hoping for an early spring or just an excuse for some seasonal fun, we’ve got plenty of ideas to make February 2nd a hit! Related: Groundhog Day Color By Numbers. Take a peek at our playful suggestions below and add a dash of Groundhog charm to your day Groundhog Day is one the highlights of Murray’s career, but behind-the-scenes difficulties and a genre dispute led to the star falling out with the director. While Ramis was hoping for Groundhog Day to be funny, warm and romantic, Murray felt like it needed to be somewhat chilly with a focus on existential crisis. Their differing viewpoints would create a confrontational relationship throughout the entire shoot. Originally, this celebration involved eating groundhog dishes. To date, the most famous Groundhog Day celebration is held in Pennsylvania. 4. Why February 2? Celebrating Groundhog Day on February 2 is not a random pick. The date is known as a ‘cross-quarter day’, falling between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. This explains why Ramis churned out films like Animal House, Stripes, Ghostbusters, and Caddyshack. And while he worked together seamlessly with Murray, Groundhog Day divided the friends. They only reconciled The Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler's Knob started in 1887. Aside from a 10-year gap, records for each prognostication have been meticulously kept. Over the years, Phil has predicted six more
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