History And Origins Of Groundhog Day Groundhog day (pennsylvania german: grund'sau dåk, grundsaudaag, grundsow dawg, murmeltiertag; nova scotia: daks day[1][2][3]) 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. This day in history: 02 02 1887 first groundhog day. the first groundhog day celebration in punxsutawney was the brainchild of local newspaper editor clymer freas, who sold a group of.
The Origins Of Groundhog Day Courageous Christian Father The origins of groundhog day date back to medieval europe. the day of 2 february corresponds with candlemas, a christian festival ( see religious festivals ) during which candles are lit, hence the celebration’s name. Groundhog day, in the united states and canada, day (february 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog (woodchuck) from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. the beginning of february, which falls roughly halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, has long been a significant time of the year. A short history of groundhog day. punxsutawney phil is part of a tradition with roots that extend back thousands of years. danny lewis. february 2, 2016. Wed, feb 2, 2022 at 8:30am sharp – groundhog day: potomac phil, the national groundhog, will make an appearance and offer weather and political predictions. phil will let us know whether to expect six more weeks of winter or an early spring. music, polka dancers, puppet show, lots of coffee, vip celebrities and more.
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