Groundhog Day - Wikipedia
WEBGroundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Grundsow Dawg, Murmeltiertag; Nova Scotia: Daks Day) is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year.
Groundhog Day | History, Punxsutawney Phil, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Groundhog Day, in the United States and Canada, day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. In the United States the most popular event occurs in Pennsylvania and centers on a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil.
Groundhog Day: History and Facts | HISTORY
WEBFeb 2, 2012 · Updated: January 30, 2024 | Original: February 2, 2012. The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The annual ritual has roots...
Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow and more winter - NPR
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · 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...
Groundhog Day 2024: What and When is Groundhog Day? | The …
WEBFebruary 2, 2024. Groundhog Day falls on February 2! Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Find out what the result means for gardening. Plus, learn about the ancient origins of this holiday, once named Imbolc (the midpoint between the winter solstice and spring equinox) and also celebrated as Candlemas. Did the Groundhog See His Shadow in 2024?
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still …
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Groundhog Day has its roots in ancient midwinter ceremonies How did the U.S. end up celebrating Groundhog Day in the first place? It dates back to ancient traditions — first pagan, then Christian — marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, says Troy Harman, a history professor at Penn State …
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still ... - KNPR
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · It dates back to ancient traditions — first pagan, then Christian — marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, says Troy Harman, a history professor at Penn ...
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. - Maine Public
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · It dates back to ancient traditions — first pagan, then Christian — marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, says Troy Harman, a history professor at Penn State University who also works as a ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park.
A Short History of Groundhog Day - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBFeb 2, 2016 · While modern meteorologists may put more faith in weather satellites and statistical data than whether or not a big rodent saw its shadow, Groundhog Day wasn’t always a silly tradition: it's...
Groundhog Day History and Facts - Mental Floss
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · Read More. Groundhog Day is observed every February 2 in the United States. It’s a day for the world-famous Punxsutawney Phil and other groundhogs (a.k.a. woodchucks) to emerge from their...
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