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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 It was proclaimed by the “Punxsutawney Groundhog Club” in 1887, the same year they declared Punxsutawney to be the weather capital of the world. Every February 2, the “faithful followers of Phil” can await his arrival starting at 6 a.m., thanks to a livestream provided by Visit Pennsylvania. Put on the map by the 1993 Bill Murray film where a TV weatherman finds himself reliving the same day over and over again, forced to report on the annual celebration time and again, Groundhog Day takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania every year at Gobblers Knob. *Note that some groundhogs did not make predictions every year in the past 20 years. Special Mention: Punxsatawney Phil Although he is not the most accurate seasonal prognosticator, we would be remiss not to honor the longest-running weather-forecasting groundhog in the United States, Punxsutawney Phil. 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 The tradition of Groundhog Day is held on Feb. 2 every year. A designated groundhog is tasked with predicting the future of the winter season. For Staten Island, that honor falls to Chuck! Groundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Grundsow Dawg, Murmeltiertag; Nova Scotia: Daks Day) [1] [2] [3] is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year. The first official Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event took up permanent residence at Gobbler’s Knob the following year. 1993 - Columbia Pictures releases the movie, "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray. In the years following the release of the movie, crowds numbering as high as 30,000 have visited Gobbler's Knob Groundhog Day happens every year on February 2. It’s the day upon which, according to legend, a groundhog seeks its shadow. If it’s sunny and he sees his shadow, it’s said we’ll see six Groundhog Day is on Sunday and is one of America's favorite meteorological traditions. Each year, we ask a rodent whether or not he sees his shadow, and depending on these scientific results, we The prognostication principles are the same. If Lander Lil "sees" a shadow on Groundhog Day, then more winter is expected. Max gets up sometime between February and April each year Groundhog Day falls on a Sunday this year, which makes for a perfect day to relax with loved ones and put on a nostalgic movie: "Groundhog Day", starring Bill Murray. "Groundhog Day" begs the What is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2nd each year. It involves a groundhog predicting the weather for the next six weeks. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this quirky holiday. As February rapidly approaches, so, too, does a popular “holiday” that occurs every year on February 2nd: Groundhog Day. As the folklore dictates, Groundhog Day stems from a Christian tradition called Candlemas. Each year, at the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, churches would distribute candles to help people survive the remaining [] “It’s the same thing every year.” Yes, even for the star weatherman of Channel 9 Pittsburgh, year after year of covering a Groundhog Day celebration can get pretty tedious, especially Groundhog Day, celebrated every year on February 2nd, is a unique blend of folklore, tradition, and seasonal forecasting. In 2025, this charming holiday will once again bring communities together to determine whether we will face six more weeks of winter or an early spring. "The best known Groundhog Day ceremony occurs each year in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania." Punxsutawney Phil is the official weather groundhog. FILE - Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 136th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Feb When is Groundhog Day 2024? Groundhog Day is on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Though not a federal holiday, Americans tune in to see if the famed groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, sees his shadow every year
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