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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.) There's still a lot we can learn from Groundhog Day, both about our climate and our culture, several experts told NPR. 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.) There's still a lot we can learn from Groundhog Day, both about our climate and our culture, several experts told NPR. Daniel Blumstein is a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA There's still a lot we can learn from Groundhog Day, both about our climate and our culture, several experts told NPR. National These 2 groundhogs have conflicting weather predictions — so take 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. 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 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 PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. Facts. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the 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 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 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 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 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. 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 first celebration of Groundhog Day took place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in 1886. As a result, this is still where the largest Groundhog Day celebration is held today. Punxsutawney’s groundhog is named Punxsutawney Phil. It’s the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and it’s historically been a day where we hang our hats on the forecast from a sleepy groundhog. He’s lasted the test of time. Punxatawny Phil is the biggest celebrity in the United States on February 2nd and it all started in the [] 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.) There's still a lot we can learn from Groundhog Day, both about our climate and our culture, several experts told NPR. It has probably never really made sense–which is probably why you’re wondering why we have Groundhog Day. Further Reading: Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Facts. Candlemas. No, it’s not the same as Christmas, but it does still fall under the banner of Christian holidays. Conveniently, it also falls on the same day as Groundhog Day. 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 see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. More: Where to watch Bill Murray's 1993 classic movie 'Groundhog Day' for Groundhog Day. What is
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