Punxsutawney Phil, the plump prognosticator, emerges from his hole every year on February 2nd. If he sees his shadow he will retreat, and there will be six more weeks of wintry weather. If he does not see his shadow there will be a predicted early Spring. This year…. 2024, Punxsutawney Phil, DID NOT SEE HIS SHADOW!! Spring is upon us Canes!

Here’s some fun facts about Groundhog’s day that you probably didn’t know.

1. Legend has it that Punxsutawney Phil is actually immortal.

2.  February 2nd isn’t just a random date as it says in yesterdayamerica.com the day is known as a “Cross- Quarter” day saying that it falls at the midpoint between one season and another.

3.  Phil’s full name granted by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, is Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers , Sag of Sages , Prognosticator of Prognosticators , and the Weather Prophet Extraordinary.

4. Groundhogs are vegetarians their diet contains of mainly grass, herbs, and plants like dandelions, daisies , and goldenrods.

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https://www.visitpa.com/article/celebrating-groundhog-day-2024