Groundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Grundsow Dawg, Murmeltiertag; ) [1] [2] is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more ...

Feb 1, 2025 · Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2. ... Historians have found a reference in an 1841 diary to groundhog weather forecasts in early February among families of German descent in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, according to the late Don Yoder, a …

Feb 1, 2025 · Groundhog Day is one of the most intriguing traditions in North America. Every February 2, Americans and Canadians have a superstition: if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and a “second winter” will happen during six more weeks. If the animal doesn’t see its shadow, spring will arrive early.

Jan 31, 2025 · The origins of Groundhog Day date back to German settlers in the 1800s and the celebration of the Christian festival of Candlemas, held on Feb. 2. Candlemas is the midpoint between the Winter ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Yes, Groundhog Day always falls on Feb. 2. This year, Groundhog Day falls on a Sunday — Feb. 2, 2025. “Every February 2, a crowd of thousands gathers at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Groundhog Day falls on February 2! Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Find out what the result means for gardening. Plus, learn about the ancient origins of this holiday, once named Imbolc (the midpoint between the winter solstice and spring equinox), which is also celebrated as Candlemas.

Feb 2, 2021 · Groundhog Day is on February 2 and we wait with bated (and ice-cold) breath to see whether or not winter will continue for another six weeks. Although this holiday is derived from a Dutch superstition, the movie ‘Groundhog Day’ starring Bill Murray is …

Feb 1, 2025 · Groundhog Day, in the United States and Canada, day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. In the United States the most popular event occurs in Pennsylvania and centers on a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil.

Feb 2, 2012 · Explore Groundhog Day's shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom. Updated: January 30, 2024 | Original: February 2, 2012. The first official Groundhog Day celebration took...

May 26, 2024 · Every year on February 2nd, people across the United States and Canada eagerly await the weather prediction of a furry, four-legged prognosticator: the groundhog. This quirky tradition, known as Groundhog Day, has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations.