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The legend behind Punxsutawney Phil 02:33. The spotlight is on Gobbler's Knob in western Pennsylvania on Sunday, where handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil will announce whether he saw ...
You may not necessarily be able to watch "Groundhog Day" for free, but if you have a TV antenna or pay for a cable service, you're in luck. AMC will air the movie all day (very fitting) on Sunday ...
Groundhog Day is rooted in the Christian holiday Candlemas, the midway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox. During Candlemas, Christians would light candles to predict how long ...
The Origins of Groundhog Day: From Candlemas to Shadows. Groundhog Day traces its roots back to ancient European traditions. Centuries ago, February 2nd marked Candlemas, a Christian holiday that ...
Groundhog Day may be one of the weirder American holidays. How did it come to be? Here is the origin story of Punxsutawney Phil and his predictions.
The world's most famous groundhog has a chilly message: the legendary weather predictor Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter It’s Groundhog Day, and all eyes are ...
Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-prognosticating groundhog, attends the 139th celebration of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa. on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog ...
When was Groundhog Day first celebrated? The first Groundhog Day was celebrated on Feb. 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Penn., according to History.com.. The tradition has roots in the ancient Christian ...
Groundhog Day is also available to stream on Philo. Plans are $28 a month and include both live TV and on-demand content. You can also start a seven day free trial to watch the seasonal romcom now.
The groundhog is now an honorary seasonal employee of Ace Hardware — the official yard care sponsor of Groundhog Day 2025 — and is focused on helping customers with year-round yard care solutions.
Milltown Mel is pictured in this file photo from Groundhog Day 2017. The groundhog passed away in 2022, forcing the cancellation of the borough's annual tradition of holding Groundhog Day ceremonies.
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 139th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on ...