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 These people brought the Lichtmess tradition with them and the badger was replaced by the groundhog. Research by Don Yoder, whose 2003 book Groundhog Day is a thorough history of the tradition, indicates that the term “Groundhog Day” was first seen in print in Pennsylvania in 1840. In 1887, a group of men in the Borough of Punxsutawney In 1840, a Welsh-American shopkeeper in Pennsylvania wrote about what sounds like the modern tradition of Groundhog Day, the Library of Congress reports: “Today the Germans say the groundhog 2 February 2021 Groundhog Day is a North American tradition that holds that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on 2 February and sees its shadow, winter will last another six weeks. It appears to be rooted in an older tradition that clear weather on the festival of Candlemas, which is 2 Febru James L. Morris, a Welsh shopkeeper, first mentioned the tradition in a diary entry dated February 2, 1840: “Today the Germans say the groundhog comes out of his winter quarters,” he wrote, “and if he sees his shadow he returns and remains there for 40 days.” February 02, 1840. 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 An early American reference to Groundhog Day can be found at the Historical Society of Berks County in Reading, Pennsylvania. In an entry dated February 4, 1841, Pennsylvania storekeeper James Morris wrote in his diary in Morgantown, Berks County: Many sources claim that the original Groundhog Day took place in 1887, when residents of Punxsutawney set out to Gobbler's Knob, known as Phil's "official" home, but the first piece of evidence The first official Groundhog Day was reported on February 2nd, 1840 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. But why did they use a groundhog instead of a badger or a bear? Well, there were more groundhogs (or woodchucks) in Pennsylvania than in Germany so it only made sense to use a similar animal that hibernated and then returned after winter. Many sources claim that the original Groundhog Day took place in 1887, when residents of Punxsutawney set out to Gobbler's Knob, known as Phil's "official" home, but the first piece of evidence Unveiling the Mind Behind Groundhog Day 👉 Groundhog Day: The Story Behind 👉 Discover the creative genius behind the iconic film *Groundhog Day*. Join us as The NOAA recently posted a Grading the Groundhogs study on their website, which they wrote is “in honor of Groundhog Day and in the spirit of fun,” comparing the accuracy of Groundhog Day 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 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin.Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. It is becoming clearer and clearer that Groundhog Day (1993), directed by Harold Ramis, is one of the masterpieces of 1990s Hollywood cinema.One of the first films to use a science-fiction premise as the basis for romantic comedy, it tells the story of a splenetic TV weatherman, Phil Connors (Bill Murray at his disreputable best), who finds himself indefinitely repeating one drab day in [Verse 1] / There's no heartbeat in this city / Lost in the grave I dug / Crowded streets look so damn empty / When you're the only one / Who remembers all our winters / How the Chimney Rock has announced the town will continue its annual Groundhog Day celebration at the Tyron Equestrian Center despite setbacks from Hurricane Helene. Danny Rubin (born 1957) is an American screenwriter and playwright. [1] He wrote the original story, and then co-wrote with Harold Ramis the screenplay for the 1993 comedy film Groundhog Day, for which the two received a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay. The earliest mention of any kind of official Groundhog Day dates to Feb. 2, 1840, in a local farmer’s diary. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years Groundhog Day began as a tiny event and has grown into an American holiday we can all be proud of. Its furry, buck-toothed star, Punxsutawney Phil, has visited the White House and even met Oprah.
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