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Where is the groundhog kept?
On the 364 days when Punxsutawney Phil isn’t working (sweet job if you can get it!), he lives in a terrarium called Phil’s Burrow inside the Punxsutawney Library.
Where does Groundhog Day take place?
Punxsutawney Phil checks for his shadow at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania each year. However, other localities may have their own groundhogs and celebrations as well.
Dunkirk Dave
Another New Yorker, Dunkirk Dave, is famous upstate for her—yes, her—predictions. Dunkirk Dave’s real name is Sidewinder, and her owner, Bob Will, said of her talent, “I have used a groundhog for over 58 years to predict the coming of spring weather. Dunkirk Dave is the second-longest predicting groundhog. Also the only animal honored on the calendar is the groundhog.”
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Thistle the Whistlepig
Thistle the Whistlepig lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Her predecessor was the late Lake Erie Eddie.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VEgYgI3cj-A?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fparade.com&rel=0&widgetid=3
Buckeye Chuck
Buckeye Chuck, who resides in Marion, Ohio, often predicts early spring.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tvw4EeBejyo?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fparade.com&rel=0&widgetid=4
Chattanooga Chuck
Chattanooga Chuck lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and lives at the Tennessee Aquarium, where he serves as their Chief Seasonal Forecaster.https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=ohheyjesssager&dnt=true&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=eyJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2hvcml6b25fdHdlZXRfZW1iZWRfOTU1NSI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJodGUiLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3NwYWNlX2NhcmQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib2ZmIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH19&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1091765571908194304&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fparade.com%2F1155308%2Fjessicasager%2Fwhen-is-groundhog-day%2F&sessionId=cc9393dd1a59042ed128a3849316d6f7d7e1df0e&siteScreenName=ParadeMagazine&theme=light&widgetsVersion=75b3351%3A1642573356397&width=500px
Jimmy the Groundhog
Jimmy the Groundhog of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, bit the local mayor in 2015, but is usually a pretty nice guy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fZdIYAHtYNE?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fparade.com&rel=0&widgetid=5
General Beauregard Lee
The accomplished and adorable General Beauregard Lee has several honorary degrees from colleges and universities near his metro Atlanta home.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W6iNSMazsNA?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fparade.com&rel=0&widgetid=6
Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day?
Well, why not? The Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle of dignitaries (always dressed to the nines on their special day) say it’s simply a great way to have fun and relieve ourselves of the monotony (and the potential blues!) that winter can bring.
Related: 8 Crazy Facts About Groundhog Day
Is Groundhog Day a federal holiday?
Unfortunately, no, Groundhog Day isn’t a federal holiday.
Is there mail delivery on Groundhog Day?
Yes, you’ll still get your mail on Groundhog Day.
Is Groundhog Day accurate?
Studies have shown that generally Groundhog Day only accurately predicts weather and climate patterns about 40 percent of the time, though individual groundhogs’ records may vary. You’re better off listening to trained meteorologists and climatologists in regards to what to expect from the skies, but we get it. They’re usually not nearly as cute!
Next, check out these fun Groundhog Day-themed snacks!