Groundhog Day 2025: Did the groundhog see his shadow?
Since 1886, when the tradition began, Groundhog Day has been held on Feb. 2 every year. But it wasn’t always about a groundhog coming out of the ground to assess his shadow. The tradition came from a Christian religious holiday called Candlemas Day, according to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website.
Groundhog Day 2025: Five things you didn’t know about the February tradition
Yes, Groundhog Day is on February 2, 2025.Since 1886, crowds as large as 40,000 have annually gathered in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on the morning of February 2 to watch a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil emerge from a burrow on Gobbler’s Knob.
Groundhog Day: What to know about the American tradition that is meant to predict spring
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog sees its shadow when it emerges, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive soon.
The Ancient Origins and Modern Traditions of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day, a weather prediction made by a groundhog, has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and modern folklore.
It's Groundhog Day! Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or will spring come early?
It is Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil has made his choice! Will spring come early or will there be 6 more weeks of winter?
Groundhog Day 2025 prediction: See if Punxsutawney Phil says more winter or early spring
Punxsutawney Phil is back at it again celebrating Groundhog Day with thousands in Pennsylvania on Sunday. So six more weeks of winter or early spring?
Groundhog Day 2025: Did the Georgia groundhog see his shadow? What about Punxsutawney Phil
Gen. Beauregard Lee is the Georgia groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil is the national groundhog. Did they see their shadows? Here's what happened.
Punxsutawney Phil makes his Groundhog Day winter prediction
The world-famous prognosticating groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow when he emerged from his den in western Pennsylvania early Sunday, meaning six more weeks of winter, according to the beloved and age-old 132-year-old folklore. If Pennsylvania’s fluffy meteorologist hadn’t seen his shadow, it could have meant Spring was near.
Groundhogs aren't the only prognosticators on Groundhog Day. Here's how accurate they are
Groundhog Day is all about getting a weather report from a groundhog (or something else). Here's how accurate those prognosticators are according to NOAA.
How many Punxsutawney Phils have there been through the years of Groundhog Day ceremonies?
How many Punxsutawney Phils have there been? According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, there is one Santa Claus, one Easter Bunny and one Punxsutawney Phil. Phil's inner circl
Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day’s deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather ...
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes annual winter weather prediction
Thousands gathered at a chilly Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Sunday for the 138th prognostication, on ...
On Groundhog Day, goats, the Milwaukee zoo's honorary groundhog, made this prediction
Did the Milwaukee County Zoo's Nigerian dwarf goats, standing in for the late Gordy the groundhog, predict an early spring?
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Unusual traditions celebrated in America
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