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.
The origins of Groundhog Day
The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated in this country in 1887, but the tradition goes back many, many more years than that.
The origins of Groundhog Day: When the winter predictions started and why is it Feb. 2nd
In early February in Pennsylvania, many people from around the nation will be participating the fun tradition of Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day 2025 prediction results: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? (live update)
Phil’s main rival, Staten Island Chuck, is making his prediction from the Staten Island Zoo, West Brighton, at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Gates will open at 7:30 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. The Advance/SILive.com will be on hand to cover the prediction. You can watch that ceremony from our Facebook page.
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.
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 prognosticating groundhog, to come out and make his prediction during the 136th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Groundhog Day 2025: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
FILE - Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File) AP
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