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In the end, Animal Justice says using real animals for Groundhog Day celebrations isn’t kind or compassionate and that there are other ways to celebrate the arrival of spring. Leave the groundhogs alone. — Jessica Scott-Reid (@JessLReid) February 2, 2023. Do you think Groundhog Day is a cruel tradition? Let us know in the comments. Uncover the history of Groundhog Day and why a groundhog predicts the end of winter the badger is so popular in Wisconsin it's image is on the state flag, and the badger serves as the mascot Correction appended, February 1, 2016. Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, the annual holiday in which Americans allow animals to “predict” the length of winter, based on whether or not they see their 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 2024: there would be a "second winter" or six more weeks of bad weather, according to German lore. He has a theory for why Groundhog Day became, and remains, so popular in With January now concluding, and February coming soon, so does the yearly Groundhog Day holiday. However, the idea that a groundhog predicting the weather can seem bizarre, but perhaps the answer to this event can be found in its 134-year history. As stated, Groundhog Day has been a holiday in America for over a century, Groundhog Day falls on the second day of the second month of the year. Reader's Digest writes that the United States adopted the holiday in 1887, but its roots go back way farther in time. The tradition is partly inherited from the Pagan celebration of the midpoint between the shortest day of the year, winter solstice, and the spring equinox 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 Before Reading Begin by explaining to your students the cruel tradition of Groundhog Day. Tell them that many groundhogs are taken away from the safety and comfort of their natural habitat and kept in roadside zoos and museum exhibits—where they can’t search for food, roam freely, or even hibernate for the winter—all so that people can hold them up in front of large, loud crowds to find Groundhog Day originated from an ancient European tradition called Candlemas Day, where clergy would bless candles and distribute them to ward off the darkness of winter. The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. 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 Phil believes that he's destined for far greater things in life than local television, so he resents the seemingly menial task of reporting on the annual Groundhog Day celebration in small-town I’ve got cabin fever so bad my AI apps have turned on me. Groundhog Day 2025 is upon us, and you know the program: Every Feb. 2, Phil emerges from his burrow in Punxsutawney, Pa. If he sees I just saw Groundhog Day in London at the Old Vic last night andholy cow! I knew the story since it’s one of my favorite movies, knew one song, and knew I was dying to see Andy Karl in person. Beyond that, I pretty much went in blind. It was so good!! A great memorable quote from the Groundhog Day movie on Quotes.net - Phil: Something is different. Rita: Good or bad? Phil: Anything different is good. But this could be real good. [kisses Rita] Why are you here? Rita: I bought you. I own you. Phil: But why are you still here? Rita: You said, "Stay," so I stayed. Phil: I said, "Stay," so you If a hedgehog saw its shadow, there would be a "second winter" or six more weeks of bad weather, according to German lore. He has a theory for why Groundhog Day became, and remains, so popular Groundhog Toy Figure. Groundhog Hand Puppet. Funko Games: Groundhog Day. Happy Groundhog Day Garden Flag. Groundhog DIY Felt. Groundhog Stickers Ways to Make Learning About Groundhogs Fun If your kids are curious about groundhogs, there’s a good chance you can spot one in fields, forests, or even grassy areas near your home. Phil believes that he's destined for far greater things in life than local television, so he resents the seemingly menial task of reporting on the annual Groundhog Day celebration in small-town Hey, Punxsutawney Phil, we sure need some of your levity right now. It's so cold, Republicans switched their slogan to “Make America Warm Again So, read on to get your Phil of bad jokes, amusing knock-knocks and Groundhog Day anecdotes and we promise that by the time you're through, you're bound to have a little spring in your step. Funny
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