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Now on this February 2 nd, Punxsutawney Phil, the seer of seers, the prognosticator of all prognosticators, was awakened from his wintry nap at dawn on Gobbler’s Knob. Phil looked to the skies and then, speaking in Groundhogese, directed the President to the proper scroll, which reads On Gobbler’s Knob on this magnificent Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2012. Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers, the Prognosticator of all Prognosticators, was summoned from his borrow in the old oak stump by the tap of President Bill Deeley. He greeted his handlers, John Griffiths and Ron Ploucha. For a brief moment, it puts hope back in our lives for a better tomorrow. If you want to find inspiration this month, then these encouraging Groundhog Day quotes are just what the doctor ordered. Groundhog Day is the perfect reminder of the importance of wishful thinking! #positivitymatters ; Punxsutawney Phil: The most unlikely of prophets. Punxsutawney Phil is the best-known groundhog who has been making predictions since 1886, according to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. The Groundhog Day tradition as we know it dates to 1887. Students may wonder when the activities of a specific groundhog on February 2 became headline news, or if other animals predict the weather. In Groundhog Day: Ancient Origins of a Modern Celebration, Stephen Winick traces Groundhog Day back to the Celtic celebration of Imbolc, which later became known by the Christian name of Candlemas. This Phil: Rita, I’m reliving the same day over and over. Groundhog Day. Today. Rita: Okay. I’m waiting for the punch line. Phil: No. Really. This is the third time. It’s like yesterday never happened! Rita: I am racking my brain, but I can’t even begin to imagine why you’d make up something like this. Phil: I’m not making it up. I am Every Feb. 2, the most famous groundhog in the world has his moment in the spotlight. Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather at Gobbler's Knob in western Pennsylvania since 1887. Groundhog Day. 130 quotes. Add a new quote. Released on Feb. 11, 1993. Search for Groundhog Day on Amazon. A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over. In honor of Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day, the holiday, we've resurrected some of the best "Groundhog Day" quotes from the famous comedy movie. Poor Phil Connors (played with excellent drollness by Bill Murray) was forced to wake up day after day, reliving each run-in with Needlenose Ned, his producer Rita, and his cameraman, Larry. It may seem far-fetched to those who live closer to the equator. But for people closer to the poles, Groundhog Day marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. Revere the little furry creature that is likely to make an accurate prognosis of the arrival of spring this Groundhog Day. Read these Groundhog Day quotes to celebrate the season PUNXSUTAWNEY, Penn. - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is the Mecca for those around the country celebrating Groundhog Day. Every year, on Feb. 2, tens of thousands of people flock to this small town of less than 6,000 people some 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, to see whether the town's rodent In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. Prognosticator of Prognosticators; Weather Predictor To honor the anniversary, the Salt Lake Film Society will show a double screening of the film at the Tower Theatre on Friday night. To get us ready for Groundhog Day and to mark “Groundhog Day's” 25th anniversary, we've put together a collection of the best eight quotes from the film. Best Groundhog Day Quotes. "Phil: Do you ever have déjà vu, Mrs. Lancaster? Mrs. Lancaster: I don't think so, but I could check with the kitchen." - Phil Connors Punxsutawney Phil, Br'er Groundhog, Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, Weather Predictor Extraordinaire, National Treasure 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). STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Punxsutawney Phil, famously known as the “Seer of Seers” and the “Prognosticator of All Prognosticators,” is gearing up for another Groundhog Day appearance. See a list of all 14 Canadian prognosticators, whether genuine groundhogs or otherwise. Despite the name, GROUNDHOG-DAY.com is all-welcoming. Below, we present a collection of enchanting poems that capture the spirit of Groundhog Day. 1. Shadows Dancing. By Sarah Williams. In winter's frosty grasp, we stand, Beneath a vast and promising sky, Awaiting the groundhog's gentle paw, As shadows dance with secrets shy. Will he, the darling prognosticator, Unveil an early spring to greet?
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