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Groundhog Day and Seasonal Affective Disorder February 1, 2024 - 12:57 pm National Depression Awareness Day – October 5th, 2023 October 4, 2023 - 1:21 pm Hispanic Heritage Month Meets Suicide Prevention Month: A Blend of Culture and Mental Health September 22, 2023 - 10:29 am Groundhog Day, a cultural tradition where a groundhog predicts the coming of spring, has an interesting parallel with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Just as people wait for the groundhog to predict the end of winter, those with SAD anticipate the change in seasons, hoping for relief from their symptoms with the arrival of longer, sunnier days. The most popular Groundhog Day celebration, where a groundhog is used for weather prognostication, occurs in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, at the Gobbler’s Knob and involves a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. The first time this celebration occurred in Punxsutawney was in 1886. In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. In 1887, the first official pilgrimage to see Phil on Gobbler See how the groundhog became a symbol for predicting seasonal changes in America, rooted in German folklore with a badger — which in turn lead to Groundhog Day. An unusual, yet beloved holiday February 2nd is Groundhog Day, the day when a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether or not we will have six more weeks of winter. If he sees his shadow, more cold is on the way; if not, warmer weather is coming. While this holiday may seem like a silly tradition, it has a surprisingly deep history. Ancient Traditions A Personal Perspective: In a time of climate anxiety, political unpredictability, and technological change, Groundhog Day isn't silly. It's grounding. Of course, this prediction only refers to winter weather — and not the actual season — as the Spring Equinox consistently falls within the same two-day span each year. Annually, Groundhog Day 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 Birth of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney. The first recorded Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2nd, 1886, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event was organized by local newspaper editor Clymer Freas and a group of businessmen and groundhog hunters known as the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Groundhog Day is an "unusual holiday," according to the Farmers Almanac, that dates back centuries to European traditions. It was originally a Celtic festival marking the year’s first cross 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 Free Printable Groundhog Day Activity Sheets | Fun February activities for preschool, pre k, kindergarten. Maze, matching, fine motor + graphing. Great winter ideas! 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 COVID-19 shut down festivities in 2021, and then the untimely death of Mel just a week before the 2022 event, put a stop to the festivities ever since. The truth is that the groundhog is an unknowing substitute for the European hedgehog in this shady job. February 2 is Candlemas Day, celebrated since early Christian times in Europe, where there is an ancient popular belief that if the weather is fair on Candlemas Day the winter will be long. Groundhog Day is Neoni's second release of 2024, and was released on February 9, 2024. "Death and not ironic way, not in a fun murdery way – someone you loved died" - Neoni "Groundhog Day is a sad one. It's a hard one, it's a bummer. It might be the saddest Neoni song of all time. I still cry, we wrote it a while ago, and I still et a good cry. It's super sad. It's just about, basically Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupGroundhog Day · Em BeiholdGroundhog Day℗ 2022 Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. (Moon Projects 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. Over the years, Phil has predicted six more While Groundhog Day isn't a federal holiday in the United States, the traditional observance celebrates the triumph of spring over winter. Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on Feb. 2. This
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