The Story Behind Groundhog Day

Every February 2nd, the famous Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his home in the ground for Groundhog Day. If Phil sees his shadow, prepare for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, we’re in luck – spring weather may roll in sooner.    This odd American tradition most likely stems from Candlemas

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Shadow Play

By Christy Piña Every morning on Feb. 2, Americans across the country awake, half of them hoping for a quick start to spring and the other half in hope of six more weeks of winter. It is up to Punxsutawney Phil to either break some hearts or mend them. The earliest mention of Groundhog Day

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