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Penguins predict early spring on Groundhog Day
The Milwaukee Zoo celebrated Groundhog Day with penguins as they too didn’t see their shadow predicting an early spring.
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Famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil sees no shadow
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his winter slumber this morning in Pennsylvania and did not see his shadow, which according to lore means an early spring.
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Here's how Groundhog Day became a thing
A peculiar holiday in the beginning of February brings a myriad of people together and has as its main attraction an adorable, furry forecaster. Every Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil comes out of hibernation in Pennsylvania to let his shadow “do the talking.” If his shadow appears, Americans are in for six more weeks of winter. If it doesn’t, spring will…
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If he gets it wrong, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil may have a new reason to blame
A new analysis of his forecast shows a coin toss would be more accurate, with shorter and warmer winters impacting the annual tradition.
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Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? Here's what to know about the history of the oddball winter holiday
In a tradition synonymous with early February in America, a furry forecaster in Pennsylvania tells chilly people all over the nation if spring will come early.
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The origin story of Groundhog Day
Every February, a furry animal tells Americans how long winter will last, but do you know why?
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Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see shadow on Groundhog Day, meaning early spring
The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, drew thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa.
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PETA wants to replace groundhog with gold coin
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wants to change Groundhog Day by replacing the furry forecaster with a gold coin.
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