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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 February 2, 1886 - The Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper proclaims this date as Pennsylvania's first official Groundhog Day celebration. 1986 - Phil travels to Washington, DC to meet with President Uncover the history of Groundhog Day and why a groundhog predicts the in the room," "All bark and no bite," just to name a few. America in the 1700s and settled in Pennsylvania, 3 of 15 | . FILE - The groundhog saw his shadow, Feb. 2, 1954, as the sun peeked through an overcast sky at Washington Park Zoo in Milwaukee, Wis. The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. — an event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie. 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 Crowds as large as 30,000 have turned out to Punxsutawney for multi-day Groundhog Day festivities, which the state calls a significant tourism boost for the town of fewer than 6,000 people. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney Feb. 2, 2023. The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the holiday is now most notably celebrated, Groundhog Day has appeared in the newspaper since 1886, according to the website, and continued to grow since. 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. In the United States the most popular event occurs in Pennsylvania and centers on a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil. The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. — an event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie. The second Mel died just before Groundhog Day 2022. Prior to joining NJ Advance Media in 2014, he worked at The Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He led an investigation into a 30-year Every February 2nd is Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Each year, one of America’s strangest traditions occurs as Punxsutawney Phil, a weather-predicting groundhog, is pulled out of his temporary burrow at Gobbler’s Knob to get his prediction of the weather for the coming weeks. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Just days away from Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication, anticipation is building at Gobbler’s Knob. However, the big day requires a lot of planning behind the scenes from law enforcement. It’s projected that some 50,000 people will pour into Punxsutawney this year. Groundhog Day's Lasting Impact. Groundhog Day isn't just a quirky tradition; it's a fascinating blend of history, culture, and fun. From its roots in ancient weather lore to its modern-day celebrations, this event captures the imagination of many. Here's what the weather forecast shows for Punxsutawney Phil's prediction for Groundhog Day on Sunday morning. Groundhog Day event in western Pennsylvania acknowledge that just 35% from Brookville, PA (15825) Today. A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. Wasn’t able to make the Groundhog Day festivities this year? No worries – there is so much to do in Punxsutawney all year long! Check out just some of the fun things to do in “Can’t-miss stops during a day trip to Punxsutawney” by Ellen Matis. Be sure to check out more about Punxsutawney and Groundhog Day in the PA Wilds! 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 Groundhog Day’s biggest star is Punxsutawney Phil, but the holiday’s roots extend well beyond him The Pennsylvania Game Commission says about 36,000 hunters reported killing more than What would you rather be doing in the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter in western PA? How about enjoying the ambiance of the brisk night air with thousands of new friends by your side, waiting for the Seer of Seers, Punxsutawney Phil, to make his prognostication sounds like a great thing to experience!
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