Punxsutawney Phil
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Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog and the most famous resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. On February 2nd of each year, the town of Punxsutawney celebrates the beloved groundhog with a festive atmosphere of music and food. During the ceremony, which begins well before the winter sunrise, Phil emerges from his home on Gobbler's Knob. According to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, the world will suffer six more weeks of winter. If Phil does not see his shadow, spring will arrive early. The date of Phil's prognostication is known as Groundhog Day in the United States and Canada.
A club of Phil enthusiasts, known as the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, take care of the famed rodent year-round. A select group, called the Inner Circle, also plan the annual ceremony. Members of the Inner Circle are recognizable by their top hats and tuxedos.
Phil and the town of Punxsutawney were featured in the movie Groundhog Day. Phil was also the main attraction on an episode of the MTV series Viva La Bam. The episode was titled "Groundhog Day" (not to be confused with the movie) and it aired on April 10, 2005 and street skater and Jackass star Bam Margera held a very special race in full honor of Punxsutawney Phil.
See also
External link
- Groundhog.org, the official site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club]
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