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Groundhog hibernation gave rise to the popular U.S. custom of Groundhog Day, held on February 2 every year. Tradition dictates that if a groundhog comes out of its burrow and sees its shadow Phil the groundhog is a star! Well, at least on February 2 he is. Phil lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where every Groundhog Day people wait for him to come out of his burrow. Legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter will follow. Each year groundhogs enjoy 15 minutes of fame—and then most people proceed to forget about them completely. Held every year on February 2, Groundhog Day is a unique U.S. celebration in which Groundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Grundsow Dawg, The National Geographic Society reports a 28% success rate. [118] Groundhogs are also known as woodchucks and whistle pigs. But don't let the funny names fool you. On February 2nd, groundhogs get to tell the future. Well.. With ancient origins and modern media smarts, "immortal" rodent Punxsutawney Phil rules Groundhog Day 2010. Get the surprising facts behind winter's wackiest weather prediction. Male groundhogs come out of their hibernation burrows in early February. But it’s not to predict six more weeks of winter, as the Groundhog Day legend says. It’s to claim the critters’ territory! Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least February 2, 1886. Starting in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with its now-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, the tradition spread throughout America. 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. Every Feb. 2, Americans celebrate Groundhog Day and eagerly wait to know whether the furry animal’s forecast. Here are facts about Groundhog Day. according to National Geographic. But do "There's music and entertainment, spoofs of game shows, and people shooting T-shirts and Beanie Babies" into the crowd," Chapin told National Geographic News last Groundhog Day eve. Now in its 128th year, Pennsylvania's annual Groundhog Day event has been growing in popularity and is even attracting an overseas crowd. National Geographic announced in August 2019 that the last day to. National Geographic Partners, LLC Corporate Responsibility Policies for Suppliers, Licensees With ancient origins, "immortal" rodent Punxsutawney Phil rules Groundhog Day 2012. Get the surprising facts behind winter's wackiest U.S. weather prediction. National Geographic announced in August 2019 that the last day to. National Geographic Partners, LLC Corporate Responsibility Policies for Suppliers, Licensees On Groundhog Day 2010, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow—and six more weeks of winter, according to tradition. and Groundhog Day was born. (Download a National Geographic groundhog picture as In This Town, People Party All Night Long—For Groundhog Day Groundhog handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil during the 134th annual Groundhog Day festivities on February 2, 2020 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Jeff Swensen, Getty Images Groundhog Day 2010 February 2, 2010—It's Groundhog Day 2010, and the United States' most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, (pictured with co-handler John Griffiths) has spoken: "As the skies National Geographic Partners Support Center
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