Groundhog Day falls on February 2nd each year. Today, Groundhog Day is celebrated with a groundhog prediction, festivities, food and speeches. According to Groundhog Day folklore, if the groundhog emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow sunny morning , winter will last another six weeks. If the groundhog does not see his shadow cloudy morning , then spring will arrive early.
The largest and most famous celebration for Groundhog Day in the United States is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and the groundhog's name is Punxsutawney Phil. The largest and most famous celebration for Groundhog Day in Canada is held in Wiarton, Ontario and the groundhog's name is Wiarton Willie.
In Phil predicted an early spring after not seeing his shadow — but you might not want to take his prediction too seriously, as historically his success rate at predicting the weather is only around 40 per cent. After the ceremony people commonly have a meal and drink their own version of groundhog punch, which is a mixture of vodka, milk, eggs and orange juice. A number of US channels will be livestreaming the event on YouTube — or you could just settle for watching the Bill Murray film — in which he plays a weatherman who finds himself well and truly stuck in Groundhog Day after reliving the day over and over again.
Where to watch the classic. Willie is the only albino groundhog to take part in Groundhog Day festivities. Found in the Ontario town of Wiarton, Willie is a major star around his parts. About 10, people turn up on February 2 nd to celebrate the day with Willie. Once he makes his prediction, the fun kicks into high gear with a pancake breakfast, dances, parades, and sleigh rides.
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