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The bizarre history of Groundhog Day

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Groundhog Day was originally celebrated with ... a badger? The holiday evolved over centuries as it was observed by different groups, from the Celts to Germans to the Pennsylvania Dutch. Many sources claim that the original Groundhog Day took place in 1887, when residents of Punxsutawney set out to Gobbler's Knob.

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The bizarre history of Groundhog Day

CNN explores Groundhog Day's origins from a tiny event to an American holiday we can all be proud of.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

The bizarre history of Groundhog Day

By Scottie Andrew, CNN Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every year, we take Phil’s weather forecast — six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? — as gospel, meteorology be damned. It’s about as strange (and cute) as holidays get. So how did Groundhog Day go from a kooky local tradition to an annual celebration even those of us who don’t worry about winter …

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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The bizarre history of Groundhog Day

1 year ago·Panama City, United States

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WHDH

The bizarre history of Groundhog Day — or, how we decided to trust a subterranean rodent

(CNN) — Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every year, we take...

1 year ago·Boston, United States

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The bizarre history of Groundhog Day

Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every year, we take Phil's weather forecast — six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? — as gospel,…

1 year ago·Huntsville, United States

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The bizarre history of Groundhog Day

Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow. And every year, we take Phil's weather forecast -- six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? -- as gospel,…

1 year ago·Flint, United States

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