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That's Groundhog Day in 2024 — a mix of modern technology with traditions that date back to ancient Celtic times. We all just want the promise of spring "It's the middle of winter, literally. Groundhog Day has a rich history based on a deeper meaning; it speaks to the triumph of spring over winter—and birth over death. Again, note the appearance of light over dark with the appearance of candles and dawn—and, of course, the spiritual light of a holier presence. Here's what to know about Groundhog Day. Weigh in on spring:Will Buckeye Chuck see his shadow? When is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is Feb. 2. This year it will be on a Sunday. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Feb. 2, 2024. Bottom line: It was 39 degrees F (3.8 C) this morning in Punxsutawney, PA, when Phil predicted an early spring. Happy Groundhog Day! 101 X 5.4k Facebook 14 Pinterest 51 Buffer Share. 5.6k. Vice President Dan McGinley read the decision, written in verse, from the chosen scroll and announced, "Glad tidings on this Groundhog Day and early spring is on the way." The last time Phil Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog weather watcher – woke up and did not see his shadow Friday morning, calling for an early spring. Each February 2, on Groundhog Day, the members of the Vice President Dan McGinley read the decision, written in verse and filled with quips about the groundhog’s envy for humans’ opposable thumbs and hopes to garner some Punxsutawney Phil write-in votes in 2024, from the chosen scroll and announced, “Glad tidings on this Groundhog Day, an early spring is on the way!” Despite Phil’s prediction for an early spring, it was still a little chilly in Hollywood, Florida, where revelers took a dip in the Atlantic Ocean as they do every year on Groundhog Day. Christina Lusk of Fort Lauderdale said she planned to wear her hot dog costume into the water because of the cooler temperatures. Groundhog Day is Sunday, and now is a good time to familiarize yourself before you check out the annual weather forecasting festivals in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Here's what you need PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. Facts. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the The groundhog is known as Punxsutawney Phil, because the town where the Groundhog Day tradition originated is called Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. A big celebration is still held in the town to this Annually, Groundhog Day falls on Feb. 2. Here's the tradition behind the holiday and why PETA wants to change it. Winter ends on Spring Equinox, which falls this year on Thursday, March 20. 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. Bottom line: It was 39 degrees F (3.8 C) this morning in Punxsutawney, PA, when Phil predicted an early spring. Happy Groundhog Day! 101 X 5.4k Facebook 14 Pinterest 51 Buffer Share. 5.6k. Here's when Groundhog Day began: The first mention of Groundhog Day came in 1886 in Punxsutawney. Over the years, several other locations have begun using their own groundhog, including General 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.Video In 2022, Groundhog Day was on Wednesday, February 2nd. Most groundhogs (57%) predicted an early spring. 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. In 2021, Groundhog Day was on Tuesday, February 2nd. Most groundhogs (63%) predicted an early spring.
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