Today America celebrates its quirky tradition which falls on February 2nd each year, Groundhog Day. While not a federal holiday, the nation turns its attention to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the renowned groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will make his annual prediction.
Festivities commence at 3 a.m., offering free entry for spectators, with the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club hosting talent shows, banquets, and performances surrounding the much-awaited announcement.
Groundhog Day, rooted in the Christian holiday Candlemas, aligns with the midway point between winter solstice and spring equinox. The age-old tradition, dating back to February 2nd, 1887, continues to captivate Americans as they eagerly await Phil’s weather forecast – six more weeks of winter or the promise of an early spring.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
