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Groundhog Day is a traditional American holiday celebrated on February 2nd each year. The day is based on an old European custom that involved animals predicting the weather. When German settlers arrived in Pennsylvania, they brought this tradition with them and chose the groundhog as the local weather predictor.
The most famous celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where thousands of people gather early in the morning to watch Punxsutawney Phil emerge from his burrow. If Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, legend says winter will last for six more weeks. If he doesn’t see it, spring will come early.
Groundhog Day is not just about the weather—it’s about community, joy, and tradition. It brings people together, offering a sense of hope that warmer, brighter days are ahead. Over time, the event has also become part of popular culture, especially after the famous movie “Groundhog Day” (1993), which gave the holiday even more attention worldwide.