ImagesPunxsutawney Phil is a groundhog who lives in Pennsylvania. Phil emerges from his burrow every year on February 2 hence the name Groundhog Day. If Phil stares at his shadow and dives back into his burrow the citizens of Punxsutawney can anticipate 6 more weeks of winter. If Phil leaves his burrow and looks at all the people who’ve gathered around winter will end soon. No matter what Phil does Groundhog Day always draws big crowds big fireworks and flashing cameras. But why do we care and does this holiday have anything to do with time travel? Read on to find out.
The Origins of Groundhog DaySince it marks the midway point between the winter Belize WhatsApp Number solstice and the spring equinox February 2 has been an important day throughout history from the Celts’ Imbolc to Christianity’s Candlemas Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ which stems from the Celts’ pagan festival. According to History.com “Christians believed that a sunny Candlemas meant another 40 days of cold and snow.” This notion was eventually adopted by German people who quickly added a furry critter — some sources say a badger while others say a hedgehog — to the seasonal celebration.
Photo Courtesy BettmannGetty ImagesSounds familiar right? Well German immigrants who first came to Pennsylvania in the 18th century continued to turn to furry seers — though they traded badgers for groundhogs. In 1886 this little custom became something larger thanks to paper editor Clymer Freas and the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. On that first fateful day the Punxsutawney Spirit noted that “Today is groundhog day and up to the time of going to press th
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