Our tradition of Groundhog Day must endure. We all have passed through the darkness of night,. When I turn to see, there is a perfect shadow cast of me. Six more weeks of winter there will be! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Ut enim ad minim veniam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut. Home About. About Groundhog Day. If you'd like to snag an interview with the Inner Circle or have other media questions, visit our media room.
Find out more about the Pennsylvania Wilds , the region home to Punxsutawney and its loveable groundhog. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use our website, we will assume that you are happy to receive all cookies and milk! Learn more about cookie data in our Privacy Policy. Watch Live Stay tuned all year long for updates or join in the conversation using ghd on your social media channels. The Pennsylvania Tradition of the Groundhog What does a sleepy, furry marmot have to do with seasonal change?
German settlers in North America brought the tradition with them, and the badger was replaced by the groundhog. Groundhog Day is also believed to be an enhanced version of Candlemas, a Christian festival which falls on the same day every year.
According to lore, clear weather on Candlemas day forebodes a prolonged winter. The Punxsutawney event began in , and receives significant media attention in the US.
Punxsutawney Phil, the designated groundhog, emerges from its temporary home in the morning before sunrise, and makes its prediction. So far, Phil has been accurate less than 40 per cent of the time, and has predicted a longer winter on more than occasions.
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