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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. Every year on February 2, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch a groundhog emerge for the day—just like in the classic Bill Murray film Groundhog Day. You 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 How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 138 years later Updated February 2, 2024 8:19 AM ET Originally published February 2, 2023 5:11 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition 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. 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 Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day as we know it began around 1887 in Punxsutawney, but its roots go back hundreds and even thousands of years. The holiday has origins in the How did Groundhog Day start? According to the club, the holiday began as a part of the Christian celebration of Candlemas Day in Europe, which was first observed in A.D. 350. To celebrate Regardless of the reasons why we turn to a groundhog to predict if spring is coming, Punxsutawney Phil — as every participating hedgehog has been called since 1887 — is never very accurate. Groundhog Day nevertheless represents a day for us to gather together and celebrate that we are halfway through the winter, however much longer the The movie features a reporter who is covering the famous Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney, but because he never changes his ways, the same day keeps repeating over and over again. No matter how you celebrate the day, there is no denying Groundhog Day is a classic American tradition. Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? CGPGrey explains the history behind the holiday. Watch. Think. 2 Multiple Choice & 1 Open Answer Questions. Dig Deeper. Learn More Why, then, do we continue looking to creatures for answers on Feb. 2, year after year after year? (One could say it's almost like the 1993 comedy "Groundhog Day" or even exactly like that.) But why do we celebrate Groundhog Day anyway? It seems a little silly to take wardrobe advice from a celebrity rodent, especially a rodent who is literally wrong more than half of the time. Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? Here's what to know about the history of the oddball winter holiday The holiday began as a part of the Christian celebration of Candlemas Day in Europe. Why Do We Celebrate Groundhog Day? By Rebecka Schumann Published 02/01/14 AT 10:39 AM EST. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard Share on Pocket. Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? Here's what to know about the history of the oddball winter holiday The holiday began as a part of the Christian celebration of Candlemas Day in Europe. S YRACUSE, N.Y. - Groundhog Day is this upcoming Friday, with Punxsutawney Phil's forecast coming approximately at 7:20 a.m. But why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? And how accurate is Punxsutawney People celebrate the Groundhog Day in a variety of different ways and many innovative games have become a part of this age old tradition. It gives parents a reason to spend quality time with their children and a break from daily monotony. E very year on February 2, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch a groundhog emerge for the day—just like in the classic Bill Murray film Groundhog Day.You How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 138 years later By Rachel Treisman Published February 2, 2023 at 2:11 AM PST
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