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Groundhog Day
According to the legend, on groundhog day, February 2nd, if the groundhog comes out of hibernation and sees its shadow, then winter will last another 6 weeks.
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Does Punxsutawney Phil have a wife?
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Yes Punxsutawney Phil has a wife. His wife's name is Phyllis.
How did Groundhog day originate?
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Around the fifth century, the European Celts believed that animals had supernatural powers at certain times of the year. Folklore from Europe indicated that animals, such as bears and groundhogs, if they came out of hibernation too early; would be frightened by their shadow and retreat back inside for four to six weeks.
How do you get rid of a groundhog that has made a home under your house?
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Kill them or trap them. They are very stubborn rodents.
Who is the groundhog for groundhog day?
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His name is Punxsutawney Phil, named for the town the event is held.
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There is no official groundhog. Every local community that wants a local event can find, hire, or fake one, so are actual animals, others are mascots (people in costumes) and some have been dead and stuffed in years past to be trotted out on February 2 each year.
A partial list includes:
- Balzac Billy Balzac, Alberta
- Buckeye Chuck Marion, Ohio
- Chattanooga Chuck Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Chuckles Manchester, Connecticut
- Manchester, Connecticut
- Dover Doug Dover, Pennsylvania
- Dunkirk Dave Dunkirk, New York
- Fred Val d'Espoir, Quebec
- French Creek Freddie French Creek, West Virginia
- General Beauregard Lee Lilburn, Georgia
- Grady the Groundhog Chimney Rock, North Carolina
- Gus Athens, Georgia
- Holtsville Hal Holtsville, New York
- Jimmy the Groundhog
- immy the Groundhog Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
- Lawrenceville Lucy Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
- Malverne Mel Malverne, New York
- Mortimer Garner, North Carolina
- Mount Joy Minnie Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Nibbles Asheville, North Carolina
- Octoraro Orphie Quarryville, Pennsylvania
- Patty Pagoda Reading, Pennsylvania
- Poor Richard York, Pennsylvania
- Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
- Queen Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina
- Shubenacadie Sam Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia
- Sir Thomas Hastings Hastings, Nebraska
- Sir Walter Wally Raleigh, North Carolina
- Smith Lake Jake Graysville, Alabama
- Spanish Joe Spanish, Ontario
- Staten Island Chuck Staten Island (New York City)
- Stormy Marmot Aurora, Colorado
- Susquehanna Sherman Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania
- Sutton Sammy Sutton, Ontario
- Tumbleweed Brookfield, Illinois
- Uni Myerstown, Pennsylvania
- Western Maryland Murray Cumberland, Maryland
- Wiarton Willie Wiarton, Ontario
- Woodstock Willie Woodstock, Illinois
- Woody Howell, Michigan
- Wynter the Groundhog Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What was the groundhog day prediction this year?
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The prediction was that spring will come early.
If the groundhog day sees his shadow is it six weeks from February 2 or six weeks from the end of winter?
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It is just an old time myth. It is not real, but a generality drawn, almost a pastime. It does not matter if the groundhog found his shadow or not.
What is groundhog about?
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the groundhog looks out his hole , if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter.
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This Message Was Updated On: March 4th, 2012.
What is the name of the groundhog featured on Groundhog Day?
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It is Phil that is the name of the 1st groundhog.
Why did they choose a groundhog for groundhogs day?
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for they saw a groundhog pop out of his hole and supposedly see his shadow, and winter seemed to continue for two weeks. It actually did not continue so people on "Groundhog day" went to see the supposed winter forecaster maybe see his shadow. It is just nature
What state does the groundhog see his shadow in?
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the groundhog's name is Punxsutawney Phil and he lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA
When is groundhog day In the US?
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Ground hog day always falls on Feb 2 every year. in the year 2010 that day will fall on Tuesday
How often does the groundhog see his shadow?
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According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow on Feb. 2, the scared groundhog returns to his burrow and the USA is in store for six more weeks of winter. But, if he doesn't see his shadow, the country can expect warmer temperatures and an early spring.
What is the name of the Christian holiday that is closely tied to Groundhog Day?
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Candlemas
Candlemas is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on February 2. It celebrates three occasions according to Christian belief: the presentation of the child Jesus; Jesus' first entry into the temple; and it celebrates the Virgin Mary's purification (mainly in Catholic churches).
What happens when a groundhog doesn't see it's shadow?
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If a groundhog doesn't see his shadow it means that spring is on its way!
Punxsutawney Phil how many time has Phil seen his shadow in the past ten years?
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answer the stupid question its for tomorrow
Can a groundhog really predict the weather?
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Punxsutawney is the city in Pennsylvania where the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, resides.
Is Groundhog Day a real national holiday?
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Groundhog Day is an observance but it is not a public holiday in the United States. However, areas around parks and some streets may be busy or congested in towns, such as Punxsutawney, where Groundhog Day events are popular.
