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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 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 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 It was a year later that the first ‘official’ Groundhog Day was recorded, with a group making a trip to part of the town called Gobbler’s Knob to consult the groundhog. It was also at this time that the town of Punxsutawney declared that their groundhog, then named the Br’er Groundhog, was America’s only true weather-forecasting Whether you‘re a true believer in Phil‘s prognosticating powers or simply enjoy the spectacle of it all, there‘s no denying the charm and humor of Groundhog Day. So this February 2nd, join the crowds at Gobbler‘s Knob (or tune in from the comfort of your own burrow) and raise a toast to Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-predicting wonder. 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. Where did Groundhog Day come from? The story is a weird one, involving a Roman hedgehog, a Celtic witch, and a bunch of candles. The true story behind Groundhog Day. Written by Kristine Every year on February 2, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch a groundhog emerge for the day—just like in the classic Bill Murray film Groundhog Day. You Most of us know the tradition: on February 2, our old friend the groundhog will emerge from hibernation, come out of his den, and predict whether winter will deliver more cold weather this year. If the groundhog sees his shadow, the story goes, cold weather will persist another few weeks. If not, warm weather is around the corner. If you like the folklore of holidays, you may be interested to 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 "The best known Groundhog Day ceremony occurs each year in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania." "Punxsutawney Phil is the only true weather forecasting groundhog. The others are just impostors." Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2, each year. In weather lore, if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end. Groundhog Day rings true for US politics Plus, Fed and BoE set to sit tight, Big Tech reports earnings, and the UK’s Lords vote on Rwanda bill Groundhog Day will be celebrated in the US this Now in its seventh year, Muscoot Farm’s annual Groundhog Day festivity offers a fun twist on tradition with kid-friendly activities, treats and a unique weather prediction by one of the beloved farm’s own residents. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, “Cluxatawney Henrietta has become a true Groundhog Day icon in Westchester If you’re looking for something a little different to break the monotony of the winter season, here are some fun and unique ways to celebrate Groundhog Day. 1. Watch Groundhog Day—and Live It Like Bill Murray! Let’s be honest: Groundhog Day (the movie) is as synonymous with the holiday as the actual groundhog. Bill Murray’s comedic A Pittsburgh weatherman on assignment in Punxsutawney gets stuck in a comic time-warp and must experience the same Groundhog Day, over and over again. Subtitles : English Starring : Bill Murray Andie MacDowell Chris Elliott Stephen Tobolowsky Brian Doyle-Murray Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin.Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. At first, Harold Ramis’ GROUNDHOG DAY seems like a typical Bill Murray comedy with the iconic leading man standing one step away from the rest of humanity, always quick with an ironic insult. But the film cleverly turns Murray’s sarcastic outsider persona against him and the film evolves into a sweet fable about humanity. Originally, Groundhog Day was a Celtic festival marking the year’s first cross-quarter day, or a midpoint between seasons. Read more about the ancient Celtic calendar here. Celebrated at the beginning of February, the day was called Imbolc —a term from Old Irish that is most often translated as “in the belly”—a reference to the soon
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