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Groundhog Day (North America)

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No event, we just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Groundhog Day!

Groundhog Day, observed on February 2nd, is a traditional North American holiday during which a groundhog is believed to predict the weather for the coming weeks. According to folklore, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if it doesn't see its shadow, an early spring is expected. The most famous Groundhog Day celebration takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Punxsutawney Phil is the designated weather-prognosticating groundhog. The day has become a cultural phenomenon and is sometimes celebrated with events and festivities.