The Origins of Groundhog Day: From Imbolc to Punxsutawney Phil

Groundhog day is a secular celebration that originates in North America and is believed to have roots in the pagan festival of Imbolc and the Catholic observance of Candelmas.  Celebrated on February 2 each...

Groundhog Day Joke by Al Roker

Al Roker on Today this morning, regarding Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow:There are 800 cameras...even Stevie Wonder would see his shadow.  

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring

Phil didn't see his shadow, so according to German folklore we get an early spring, and not six more weeks of winter."A new pair of hands pulled Punxsutawney Phil from his stump this year, so it was only fitting...

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