First celebrated on February 2, 1887 with famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, the origins of Groundhog Day can be traced to German settlers in Pennsylvania. Today, Groundhog Day is celebrated with a groundhog prediction, festivities, food and speeches. According to folklore, if the groundhog emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow (sunny morning), winter will last another six weeks.
To honor the most famous groundhog, Brainly, the world’s largest online learning platform and homework help community, is sharing their five favorite facts about this holiday!
Groundhog Day Fact #1
Punxsutawney Phil normally lives in a nice climate controlled home in the local library throughout most of the year.
Groundhog Day Fact #2
Celebrations take place across the U.S. in towns like Lilburn, Georgia with their groundhog General Beauregard Lee; Staten Island, New York with Staten Island Chuck; and Marion, Ohio with Buckeye Chuck. There are even celebrations in Canada!
Groundhog Day Fact #3
Large crowds of well over 40,000 people gather here to see Phil come out of his burrow at Gobbler's Knob around 7:30am.
Groundhog Day Fact #4
The 1993 movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray took place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and made the holiday even more popular - Check out this question a Brainly student had about the film.
Groundhog Day Fact #5
Groundhog Day celebration organizers claim that predictions are accurate about 75% to 90% of the time.
With students across the country looking to learn more about this animal - like "What are groundhog’s predators?”Brainly is here to answer students’ questions and drive further interest.
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