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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 (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Prediction based on an animal's behavior used to be given more credence in the past, when stores In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. Do other states have animals predicting the weather? While Groundhog Day is primarily celebrated in North America, variations of the tradition can be found in other parts of the world, with different animals used for weather predictions. Conclusion. Groundhog Day is a beloved tradition that continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of people across North America and beyond. Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. January 27, 2010 - The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 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. If February 2 is a sunny day in Texas and Bob casts a shadow then there will be six more weeks of winter. If it's cloudy and he doesn't cast a shadow, then spring will come early. "We don't need no mangy groundhog in Pennsylvania predicting the weather for us," founder of a Groundhog Day succession movement, T. Booth said. To add to the fanfare Since 1887 an animal in Punxsutawney, in the west-central part of the state, has been the centre of a staged appearance each February 2.In what has become a media event, a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil is the centre of attention of television weathermen and newspaper photographers. The US tradition of the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerging on 2 February to herald spring has fascinating origins – and creature parallels across Europe. The groundhog (also known as the woodchuck, whistlepig, or Marmota monax) is a solitary animal and a hibernating species, sleeping through the most bitter and pinched parts of winter to emerge 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. In the United States the most popular event occurs in Pennsylvania and centers on a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil. Animals other than Punxsutawney Phil that will try to predict end of winter on Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil’s long-term accuracy is only around 39%, meaning some other prognosticators have more accurate predictions. From ducks and chickens to squirrels and hedgehogs, many states have their own animal prognosticator. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Thursday PETA has offered the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club a vegan cake to use for weather prediction if they retire Punxsutawney Phil to a sanctuary. The animal rights organization believes Phil is being Groundhog Day is a lighthearted holiday celebrated annually across North America in which ‘prognosticating’ animals predict the onset of spring. method used Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Phil’s handlers said that the groundhog has forecast an early spring. Barry Reeger, Associated Press Today, while groundhog meat is no longer commonly served, the tradition of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club and the weather prediction continue to be a central focus of the celebration, and more 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 Activities: Groundhog Day Craft. We also make a fun and easy groundhog craft! You can attach this to a sentence strip or paper strip to make a groundhog day hat! Everything you need to make celebrating Groundhog Day easy and fun is in our Read It Up! resource! Groundhog Day FREEBIE! For more ideas and resources, check out these The Brief. Woodstock, Illinois, became the filming location for "Groundhog Day" (1993), and the town now celebrates the movie with an annual festival that attracts visitors from around the world.
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