Punxsutawney Phil predicts long winter!
Every day feels like Groundhog Day now, but today really is Groundhog Day 2021, and we’ve got the memes to make it worthwhile.
February 2nd marks Groundhog Day every year for the US and Canada. The day when a literally Groundhog predicts the weather.
The tradition derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, due to the clear weather, it will retreat back and winter will persist for six more weeks.
Did you know: The tradition actually began in Germany, where they believed badgers could predict the spring with the same superstition. When they came to America, they had to substitute badgers with groundhogs.
What’s been predicted so far?
Punxsutawney Phil is by far the most recognised groundhog of Groundhog Day, thanks to the 1993 film with the same name. The annual ceremony occurs in Pennsylvania, and this year was bad news.
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A long winter was predicted by Punxsutawney Phil. However, Staten Island Chuck and Buckeye Chuck, two less famous groundhogs, have predicted early springs instead.
Only time will tell…or a real-life meteorologist.
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Do you believe in Punxsutawney Phil?
