Here, NewsFeed looks back at a few mishaps that threatened to cast a shadow over the tradition. • On Groundhog Day 2009, New York City’s traditional fortune-telling groundhog, known as America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin, has seen its fair share of Groundhog Day mishaps. On Feb. 1, 2015, the city of Sun Prairie gathered to hear Jimmy the Groundhog’s anticipated prediction. A statement from the Staten Island Zoo, West Brighton, read that it “appeared unlikely” that the groundhog’s death was related to Groundhog Day fall. BITTEN FINGER On Feb. 2, 2009, Staten Sometimes these Groundhog Day ceremonies don’t go quite according to plan. Skip to Article. The 5 biggest mishaps in Groundhog Day history. Updated: Jan. 31, 2022, 12:38 p.m. Groundhog Day is Feb. 2, a tradition marked by waiting for an animal to see -- or not to see -- his shadow, turning what happens -- or doesn't happen -- into STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Groundhog day, a time to gather together and enjoy a family friendly outing in which a furry woodchuck predicts whether or not we ge The 5 biggest mishaps in Groundhog Day history - NewsBreak NJ town again cancels Groundhog Day celebrations because it can't get a groundhog By Charles Watson • Published January 27, 2025 • Updated on January 27, 2025 at 10:38 pm NBC Universal, Inc. The Groundhog Day tradition dates back to Germany where a badger was used to determine the coming of spring. DamianKuzdak/Getty Images Places like Missouri, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin have In the Fall of 2016, The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club worked with Discovery Studios and Animal planet to create a one hour documentary called: A Groundhog Day Story: The Tale of a Marmot, His Shadow, and the People Who Protect Him. This special aired on Groundhog Day, February 2nd 2017 on the Animal Planet network! 1993 - Columbia Pictures releases the movie, "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray. In the years following the release of the movie, crowds numbering as high as 30,000 have visited Gobbler's Knob STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Groundhog Day, typically a delightful family-friendly occasion featuring a furry woodchuck predicting the weather, has had its share of memorable mishaps. VIDEO: After The groundhog portion of this recipe can be made a day in advance if needed. Gently press the crushed cookie crumbs into the brownie batter before baking. For easier assembly, add the groundhog's cheeks, ears, nose, and eyes before the frosting is thoroughly dried and set. Try not to blink as Raymond J. Lee goes from human to groundhog and back.Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin's ''Groundhog Day'' is one of the most stage-magic-packe Groundhog Day originated from an ancient European tradition called Candlemas Day, where clergy would bless candles and distribute them to ward off the darkness of winter. The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. There are 82 prognosticators throughout North America: 68 in the USA, and 14 in Canada. Use the map to find your nearest Groundhog Day prognosticator (unless you’re from Saskatchewan — sorry bud). The one in blue is holding a yellow sign upside down that says Phil (the groundhog, not the character). The first 3 days in a row they are together as they should be. On the fourth day and every day thereafter the woman in blue is by herself which does not follow the exact day sequences. (00:21:25 - 00:35:25) chiefs58 Playdough, play dates, bikes, blocks, pretend kitchen, arts and craftsthis section of the day features my better mom moments, where Patient Pam reigns and the kids are in pretty decent moods. 12 PM: Lunch time (the one meal that isn't thrown all over creation and back), followed by nap time for Ted and "quiet time" for Abby. When he wakes up the next morning, though, he finds he’s reliving the previous day—Groundhog’s Day. No one else seems to notice, so he assumes he’s merely having a bad dream. But when he wakes up again, he’s stuck living the same February 2. Phil’s trapped in a time loop from which he can’t escape. Groundhog Day - Loved Titanic - Hated with a vengeance The Shawshank Redemption - Brilliant! Edward Scissorhands - OMG, cried like a baby, but loved The Matrix - Like it more now than I did then Fargo - Brilliant Goodfella's - Loved Notice I only listed one Critically acclaimed on both the West End and Broadway, Groundhog Day revels in one man's journey of self-discovery, day after day. Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical).
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