Groundhog Day marks the midpoint of winter, blending European folklore with modern fun as Americans turn to a groundhog’s shadow to predict the season’s outcome — either six more weeks of winter or an ...

Like many modern observances, Groundhog Day can trace its origin from a few different directions. February 2 is Candlemas. In the Catholic Church, it is also known as the Feast of the Presentation of ...

The holiday, which began as a Pennsylvania German custom in southeastern and central Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, has its origins in ancient European weather lore, wherein a badger or ...

As February rounds the corner, all eyes will be on Punxsutawney Phil in anticipation of whether he’ll see his shadow on Groundhog Day. According to superstition, if Phil comes out of his burrow on ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — On Sunday, we marked Groundhog Day, a fun holiday that, according to old traditions, determines whether spring arrives early, or we get six more weeks of winter. But did you ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog sees ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — It's almost Groundhog Day! On Feb. 2, we all look to no other than a groundhog to see if he or she sees its shadow to prognosticate what the rest of winter is going to be like.

Groundhog Day predictions may not be 100 percent accurate, but the tradition of having a groundhog predict the weather remains a steadfast in Punxsutawney. Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil, the ...