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Groundhog Day was popularized by the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray. The film brought widespread attention to the tradition. The Groundhog's Role. Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, play a central role in this unique celebration. Here are some interesting facts about these furry forecasters. Groundhog Day is a popular tradition that takes place in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. Every year, Groundhog Day is on February 2. Groundhog Day came from the Pennsylvania Dutch. The colonists believed that if a groundhog came out of its burrow and saw its shadow due to clear weather, it would retreat back into 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 Groundhog Day is a popular holiday celebrated annually on February 2nd in North America. This holiday has its roots in ancient European traditions, which were brought to North America by immigrants. Groundhog Day is celebrated in different ways in the United States and Canada. United States 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. Groundhog Day is always celebrated on February 2 and this year, that falls on a Sunday. By the time February comes around, groundhogs are getting hungry and are looking for a mate. Groundhog Day is always celebrated on February 2 and this year, that falls on a Sunday. By the time February comes around, groundhogs are getting hungry and are looking for a mate. 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 Groundhog Day is almost here: A celebration where North Americans turn toward local groundhogs, like Canadian notables Balzac Billie, Manitoba Merv, Wiarton Willie, Fred la Marmotte, and Other notable groundhogs include Staten Island Chuck in New York and Wiarton Willie in Ontario, each with their own dedicated following and festivities. Beyond the Shadow: Fun Facts and Folklore. Groundhog Day isn’t just about predicting the weather. It’s a day for lighthearted fun, community gatherings, and even a touch of superstition. 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. About GROUNDHOG-DAY.com. GROUNDHOG-DAY.com is the leading data source for North America’s prognosticating groundhogs and their yearly predictions. GROUNDHOG-DAY.com provides past predictions for individual groundhogs, as well as aggregate yearly data comparing the number of ‘early spring’s to ‘longer winter’s. There is a registration for “Celebrate Woodchuck Day” related to the hard cider brand (Serial number 85263523). While woodchuck and groundhog are terms that refer to the same animals, this phrase may have had an easier time than an application for “Celebrate Groundhog Day” might have. Do you have questions about Groundhog Day? In honor of Groundhog Day and our mascot, Willy, here is a closer look at groundhogs. The groundhog becomes a celebrity once a year, when Punxsutawney Phil emerges from underground on February 2 to predict when winter will end. As the legend goes, if Phil sees his shadow, he scurries back into his burrow and winter will continue for six more weeks. If he doesn’t see his shadow, we will have The 18th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration will feature Leo DiSanto entertaining with songs like “Groundhog Day Blues.” There will also be a “groundhog” auction with many items. The festivities are sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and are free and open to the public. Now for those of you quick on the draw with the math, what little event do we celebrate 40 days prior to Feb. 2? When fourth century churchmen declared that the nativity of Jesus was to be celebrated on Dec. 25, a festival eventually evolved to celebrate his presentation at the Temple on Feb. 2. But Groundhog Day is the O.G. National Day. And it has made it onto the calendar. HUGE get. Look: a holiday is what you make of it. You can wake up on Groundhog Day and thinking, “Oh, huh, Groundhog Day again. Nothing cool ever happens on this day. What a dumb day.” midget38 - I'm thinking it's time to rent Groundhog Day again as Feb. 2nd is rolling around again. Glad you enjoyed the hub, and thanks so much for sharing! Michelle Liew from Singapore on January 19, 2013: I loved the facts and the dirt pie recipe! Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray was a great, funny film. 3 of 15 | . FILE - The groundhog saw his shadow, Feb. 2, 1954, as the sun peeked through an overcast sky at Washington Park Zoo in Milwaukee, Wis. The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. — an event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie. Famous Groundhog Names. Step into the world of celebrated groundhogs, where names carry the legacy of prognosticating shadows and heralding the arrival of spring. Punxsutawney Phil: The most famous groundhog known for his weather predictions every February 2nd. Wiarton Willie: Canada’s own furry forecaster, hailing from Wiarton, Ontario.
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