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What is Groundhog Day and how is it celebrated in America?
Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow sighting signals six more weeks of winter, a tradition dating back to 1887 rooted in European folklore and Pennsylvania Dutch customs.
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Groundhog Day and the Light of the World
In American culture, the second day of February is Groundhog Day, especially popularized by the 1993 movie, in which Bill Murray hilariously repeats the same day over and over. As the tradition goes, everyone gathers in Punxsutawney, PA, to watch a groundhog emerge from its home to predict either six more weeks of winter or an early spring. It is a part of American culture that celebrates the coming of more light into our day—a celebration of li…
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