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  2. 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.

  3. 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 (woodchuck) from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks.

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

    Feb 2, 2024 · When is Groundhog Day? 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. How is Groundhog Day Celebrated?

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

    Feb 2, 2012 · Learn about the origins and traditions of Groundhog Day, a custom brought to the U.S. by German immigrants. Find out when and where it is celebrated, and how accurate groundhogs are as weather forecasters.

  7. www.historyhit.com › what-is-groundhog-dayWhat Is Groundhog Day and Where Did It Originate? - History Hit

    Feb 1, 2022 · The day, which is celebrated in the United States and Canada on 2 February every year, revolves around a humble groundhog (also known as a woodchuck) foretelling the next 6 weeks of weather.

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

    Feb 2, 2024 · Groundhog Day is on Feb. 2, when a groundhog's shadow determines the weather for the next six weeks. Learn about the origins, accuracy and controversies of this tradition, and see other animals that predict the weather.

  9. apnews.com › article › groundhog-day-punxsutawneyWhy do we celebrate Groundhog Day? | AP News

    Jan 31, 2024 · The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. — an event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie. (AP Photo/Dwayne Newton, File)