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    Groundhog Day

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    • 1. (in North America) 2 February, when the groundhog is said to come out of its hole at the end of hibernation. If the animal sees its shadow—i.e. if the weather is sunny—it goes back into its hole, which portends six weeks more of winter weather.

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    • February 2 of every year

      • Groundhog 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.
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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Groundhog_DayGroundhog Day - Wikipedia

    Groundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Grundsow Dawg, Murmeltiertag; Nova Scotia: Daks Day [1] [2] [3]) is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › Groundhog-DayGroundhog Day | History, Punxsutawney Phil, & Facts

    Sep 21, 2024 · 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.

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  6. www.almanac.com › groundhogGroundhog Day 2024: What and When is Groundhog Day? | The Old ...

    Feb 2, 2024 · Groundhog Day, celebrated every year on February 2, is an unusual holiday that stretches back hundreds of years back to European traditions and even ancient times.

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  8. www.history.com › news › groundhog-day-history-and-factsGroundhog Day: History and Facts

    Feb 2, 2012 · 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....

  9. www.opb.org › article › 2024/02/02How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still ...

    Feb 2, 2024 · Groundhog Day has its roots in ancient midwinter ceremonies. How did the U.S. end up celebrating Groundhog Day in the first place?

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  11. www.smithsonianmag.com › smart-news › short-historyA Short History of Groundhog Day | Smithsonian

    Feb 2, 2016 · Most ancient civilizations relied on the sun and the stars to tell them when to start planting crops, harvesting, or prepping for the cold winter ahead. This reliance on celestial cues evolved...

  12. www.usatoday.com › in-depth › graphicsGroundhog Day, explained: Meet the legend of Punxsutawney Phil

    Feb 2, 2024 · Punxsutawney Phil, the world-famous groundhog known for his ability to predict the weather, should be retired from making predictions and not exploited for tourism, an animal-rights group says.