‘Come and take it:’ Gov. Shapiro rebuffs PETA’s offer to replace Groundhog Day
Gov. Josh Shapiro shut down PETA's offer to replace Groundhog Day with a vegan cake. Groundhog Day will go on as planned ...
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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.
What happened to Punxsutawney Phil’s Philly wife? A tail of love, greed, and burrowed secrets.
When Phil appears on Gobbler’s Knob Sunday to predict if we’ll have an early spring, he’ll leave behind a dark secret buried ...
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When is Groundhog Day 2025? Here's what to know about the tradition
Groundhog Day is arriving quickly and everyone is waiting to see whether or not Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow or not. You know the old adage - If the groundhog sees his shadow, he will ...
Is Groundhog Day always Feb. 2? How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? What is groundhog punch?
Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day! Did you know there is a special “groundhog punch” that keeps Punxsutawney Phil alive? This lets him ...
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
A massive crowd was on hand to hear the woodchuck’s weather forecast, an annual ritual with roots in European agricultural ...
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When is Groundhog Day 2025? When is the last day of winter? What to know
Groundhog Day marks the midpoint of winter, blending European folklore with modern fun as Americans turn to a groundhog’s shadow to predict the season’s outcome — either six more weeks of ...
Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day's deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, but celebrating the ...