02.01.10
Happy Groundhog’s Day Eve
Happy Groundhog’s Day Eve! This is one of my favorite holidays. Wish we got the day off from work!
Tradition has it that if Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his temporary burrow—a simulated tree stump at the rural site of Gobbler’s Knob tomorrow and sees his shadow, winter weather will continue for six more weeks. But if Phil doesn’t see his shadow, then spring temperatures are just around the corner.
On Groundhog Day, Phil “speaks” to his human caretakers, known as the Inner Circle, in Groundhogese and tells them his forecast. The Inner Circle then translates Phil’s words for the world to hear.
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When he is not letting us know whether we have a longer winter Phil makes his home at the Groundhog Zoo, an annex of the town library.
What do you think Phil is going to say?
Wishing everyone a very Happy Groundhog’s Day!
