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In the region around Milan, there is a similar parallel with the bear: tradition has it that if the bear comes out of his burrow on a sunny day, he will be able to make himself a nice dry bed and Let's pray for a cloudy Groundhog's Day. This is a popular tradition especially for the people of Punxsutawney. It was made even more popular in the 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. If you're not familiar with the movie, Murray plays a news reporter who wakes up every day and relives Groundhog's Day. Here's a clip for your enjoyment: 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 Groundhog Day is a widely celebrated tradition in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. Every year on February 2nd, people eagerly await the emergence of a groundhog from its burrow to predict the arrival of spring. However, this unique holiday is not limited to just these two countries. Feb. 2: Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day likely grew out of earlier German traditions and has ties to both the celebration of Candlemas and some Germanic pagan beliefs. The Hummelstown Groundhog Day celebration in Dauphin County is a charming, small-town event that highlights community spirit and Pennsylvania’s beloved Groundhog Day tradition. Every year on 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 In the American tradition of Groundhog Day, the nation’s groundhog prognosticators take a stance on the season ahead. If the groundhog sees his shadow, he predicts six more weeks of winter. On the morning of February 2nd, thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney to watch as Phil is taken out of his burrow. According to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow, winter will last for six more weeks. If not, spring will arrive early. Another popular Groundhog Day tradition is the Groundhog Day Festival, also held in Punxsutawney each Tradition says that North America will get six more weeks of winter if Phil sees his shadow and an early spring if he does not. (One could say it's almost like the 1993 comedy "Groundhog Day Groundhog Day’s origins can be traced back to ancient European traditions, particularly Candlemas Day, a Christian festival held on February 2nd. Candlemas marked the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, a day when clergy would bless candles to ward off the winter darkness. Thus, if the hedgehog cast a shadow on Candlemas Day, winter would continue for six more weeks. When the tradition was brought to the United States in the late 1800s by German settlers, the hedgehog mascot was swapped out with the U.S.-native groundhog. Today, the tradition is similar: when the groundhog emerges from his burrow and sees his 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 In the American tradition of Groundhog Day, the nation’s groundhog prognosticators take a stance on the season ahead. If the groundhog sees his shadow, he predicts six more weeks of winter. The Groundhog Day celebrations of the 1880s were carried out by the Punxsutawney Elks Lodge. The lodge members were the "genesis" of the Groundhog Club formed later, which continued the Groundhog Day tradition. But the lodge started out being interested in the groundhog as a game animal for food. It had started to serve groundhog at the lodge PETA has called for Groundhog Day alternatives in the past, including offering to send a giant gold coin to replace the animal in 2024. Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1887. Thousands of observers flock to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, every year on Feb. 2 to see Phil predict the weather. The animal rights nonprofit organization is seeking to replace the Groundhog Day tradition with a vegan "weather reveal" cake. PETA announced the proposal in a news release on Jan. 20. "PETA will Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like (Groundhog Day passage) 1. Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition? A) Legend has it that on Groundhog Day, the official weather forecasting groundhog awakes from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for shadow B) This tradition has been The animal rights nonprofit organization is seeking to replace the Groundhog Day tradition with a vegan "weather reveal" cake. PETA announced the proposal in a news release on Jan. 20. "PETA will People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling to ax a beloved American tradition – and to replace it with what it calls a "delicious" vegan substitution. The animal rights nonprofit organization is seeking to replace the Groundhog Day tradition with a vegan "weather reveal" cake. PETA announced the proposal in a news release
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