The Groundhog Day ceremony held at Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania, centering on a semi-mythical groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil, has become the most frequently attended ceremony.

Nov 27, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 3, 2025 · Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, but celebrating the midpoint between the shortest and darkest day of the year and …

Nov 25, 2025 · Groundhog Day is a quirky holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada, and a fun way to break up the winter season and look forward to spring. It’s based on the belief that some …

The Official Website of Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil’s Prognostications have drawn the attention and praise of thousands of his faithful followers who now flock to Gobblers Knob each year from …

Feb 2, 2012 · Explore Groundhog Day's shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom.

Feb 25, 2025 · Groundhog Day is a fun and unique tradition celebrated in the United States and Canada each year on February 2. This holiday is based on the belief that if a groundhog sees its shadow, …

Jan 31, 2025 · It shares its name with a classic film in which a single day is stuck on repeat — but Groundhog Day is a day like no other.

The holiday, which began as a Pennsylvania German custom in southeastern and central Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, has its origins in ancient European weather lore, wherein a badger or …

Feb 1, 2022 · Among all of the strange traditions that humans observe, Groundhog Day is probably one of the most bizarre. The day, which is celebrated in the United States and Canada on 2 February …