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Groundhog Day
Six more weeks of winter?
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All about Groundhog Day 🦫
Groundhog Day is February 2. Tradition says that if the groundhog sees its shadow, winter hangs on for six more weeks; if not, spring comes early.
The most famous forecaster is Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania, who draws a crowd of thousands before sunrise every year.
How people celebrate Groundhog Day
- Watching the sunrise ceremony in Punxsutawney
- Predicting the length of winter
- Watching the 1993 movie of the same name
- Groundhog crafts and classroom weather lessons
Fun facts
- The tradition dates to 1887 in Punxsutawney.
- Phil's accuracy rate is famously below a coin flip.
- It grew out of an older European Candlemas custom.
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