Associated Press reports that Punxsutawney Phil "emerged" from his burrow on Gobbler's Knob this overcast morning and did not saw his own shadow, meaning we'll see a short winter and early spring according to folklore. (Results from your local groundhog may vary.)

Cecil "The Straight Dope" Adams tries to help us get clear on the concept of Groundhog Day.

From The Catholic Encyclopedia, the origin and history of the February 2 feast day also known as the Purification of the Blessed Virgin.

A cornucopia of Groundhog Day lore – from Candlemas rites to Punxsutawney Phil's TV confrontation with Oprah Winfrey.

From LiveScience.com, a bio of Punxsutawney Phil, arguably the world's most famous rodent.

The spoilsports at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have compiled data to suggest that in recent years Punxsutawney Phil's predictions have been no more accurate than the average TV weatherman's.

Slate's Timothy Noah traces Groundhog Day traditions back to their pre-Christian pagan roots.

From About: A tongue-in-cheek look into the curious Inner Circle of the February 2 festivities in Punxsutawney, PA as portrayed in the "Groundhog Day" movie, followed by - get ready - garden pest control tips. Follow these tips to avoid pulling a "Groundhog Day" in your own backyard.

There's more of a connection than you might have thought!

What in the heck is Groundhog Day, anyway? About's Pittsburgh Guide Kimberly Powell sums it all up.

A long but interesting history of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and its major claim to fame (besides its poetic name), Groundhog Day.