Groundhog Day 2024 Countdown

Groundhog Day, observed annually on February 2 in the U.S. and Canada since the 16th century, stems from Pennsylvania Dutch superstition. If a groundhog, like Punxsutawney Phil in western Pennsylvania, sees its shadow, winter lingers for six more weeks; if not, an early spring is expected. This quirky tradition, marked by ceremonies and Grundsow Lodges in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, has spread to various cities across the United States and Canada.