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Inside This Issue
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February Is for Recharging
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Snooze Your Way to Self-Care
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Responsibility When Winter Walks Turn Slippery
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Ginger-Glazed Mahi Mahi
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2 Bizarre Stories From World War II
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The Folklore Behind Groundhog Day
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PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL’S LEGACY
The Story Behind Groundhog Day
Every Feb. 2, we gather to see if a furry little creature will predict the weather. While Groundhog Day is a fun tradition now, its history is both interesting and unusual. Let’s take a look. The Beginning Groundhog Day’s roots trace back to an ancient Christian celebration called Candlemas Day. On Feb. 2, the clergy would bless candles and then hand them out to mark the halfway point between winter and spring.
way. Fast-forward to Germany, where they added a furry twist. In German tradition, a hedgehog became the weather predictor. If the hedgehog saw its shadow, it meant six more weeks of winter, and no shadow signified an early spring. Hedgehog to Groundhog When German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania, they brought their weather- predicting tradition with them. The only problem? Hedgehogs weren’t exactly native to the area. Thus, they bounced to the groundhog, who quickly became the star of the show. The Birth of Punxsutawney Phil In 1887, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, hosted the first official Groundhog Day celebration
Punxsutawney Phil was the celebrity groundhog and has been the go-to groundhog ever since. Groundhog Day Today
Today, Groundhog Day is a huge event. Thousands flock to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney to see if Phil will spot his shadow. The event has also inspired movies, including the 1993 classic “Groundhog Day.” In it, Bill Murray’s character relives the same day over and over — much like how winter can feel endless at times! Why It’s Such a Hit Groundhog Day combines folklore, fun, and weather forecasting to brighten the chilly days of winter. Whether Phil sees his shadow or not, the tradition gives us something to look forward to every February!
Over time, this practice led to weather predictions, and European folklore even suggested that a clear, sunny Candlemas meant more winter weather was on the
and cemented its claim as the “Weather Capital of the World.”
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