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The traditions of "groundhog day" (predicting the weather based on an animal's behavior) stretch back passed Phil's first prediction in 1886 to the Christian feast day of Candlemas. 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 PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — For being 137 years old, Punxsutawney Phil looks great!How can this famous groundhog live for so long? Here’s his secret. Phil has been predicting whether we get six more weeks of winter or and early spring since 1886 and has a 100% accuracy rating. Groundhog age reveal; Groundhog Day 2020: What time does the Groundhog come out today? Punxsutawney Phil: Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2 each year (Image: PA) READ MORE. 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. It is now celebrated all over, and not just with groundhogs. Punxsutawney Phil's age just part of the lore of Groundhog Day. Anthony DiMattia. Beaver County Times who played Ned Ryserson in the movie "Groundhog Day," attended the 2010 Groundhog Day When is Groundhog Day 2025? Groundhog Day will take place Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Thousands will show up in person, with the grounds to Gobblers Knob opening at 4 a.m., and millions will tune in to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. More: Where to watch Bill Murray's 1993 classic movie 'Groundhog Day' for Groundhog Day. What is How old is the famed Punxsutawney Phil groundhog? The average groundhog lives four to six years in the wild and up to 14 years in captivity. Punxsutawney Phil, however, is unique. According to the Groundhog Club, Phil is around 138 years old. He made his debut, and original weather prediction, back in 1886, during Pennsylvania's first Groundhog Groundhog Day, in the United States and Canada, day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. The beginning of February, which falls roughly halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox , has long been a significant time of the year in many The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The annual ritual has roots in pre-Christian traditions and was brought to the U.S. by Phil and the town of Punxsutawney were portrayed in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day.” (It was really filmed in Woodstock, Ill.) Phil appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show in 1995. (He did not get a '90s comedy offers witty, sarcastic take on redemption. Read Common Sense Media's Groundhog Day review, age rating, and parents guide. Fun Ways to Use Groundhog Day Coloring Pages. Pair Coloring with a Story; Start the activity by reading a book about Groundhog Day or sharing fun facts about groundhogs. Then, let kids color pages featuring the furry weather predictor and related themes. This helps them make connections between the craft and the story. Add a Weather Lesson It took awhile for the zoo to find a new groundhog to fill the burrow for Groundhog Day. Wynter, who came to the zoo in the fall of 2009, had been found orphaned on a roadside at the age of 5 weeks. 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. When counting down for the camera to start, Phil counts with his thumb, first, and middle fingers using his middle finger last. However, it is easy to miss. It’s that time of year where we’re burrowed indoors and spending cozy days and nights with loved ones. Basically, it is the perfect time to celebrate Groundhog Day! To help preschoolers and toddlers prepare for this fun tradition, we’ve compiled 10 Groundhog Day crafts and activities to help you and your little ones ce 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 Activities for the Classroom Groundhog Day is just days away! It is such a fun holiday to celebrate in the classroom and a great way for students to practice the concept of predicting. "Will the groundhog see its shadow?" and "Is spring ever going to be here?" Other questions arise as well like, Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2, each year. The original Wiarton Willie lived to the advanced age of 22, and
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