Candlemas and Its Pagan Roots
Way back before Groundhog Day existed, there was Candlemas – the Christianized version of an ancient pagan midwinter holiday. Candlemas History
From The Catholic Encyclopedia, the origin and history of the February 2 feast day also known as the Purification of the Blessed Virgin.
Famous Groundhogs Around the World
Giving Punxsy Phil a run for his money: Dunkirk Dave, Shubenacadie Sam, Wiarton Willie, General Beauregard Lee, Peewee the Woodchuck, Staten Island Chuck and many more! Groundhog Day and Chinese Astronomy
There's more of a connection than you might have thought! Groundhog Day History
A cornucopia of Groundhog Day lore – from Candlemas rites to Punxsutawney Phil's TV confrontation with Oprah. Groundhog Day Questions & Answers
What in the heck is Groundhog Day, anyway? About's Pittsburgh Guide Kimberly Powell sums it all up. How Accurate is Phil?
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. If a Groundhog Sees His Shadow, Why MORE Winter?
Cecil "The Straight Dope" Adams tries to help us get clear on the concept of Groundhog Day. One of the Goofier Observances
Tom Allston of the Amarillo Globe-News got fed up with the whole thing two years ago and hasn't popped his head above ground since. Punxsutawney History
A long but interesting history of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and its major claim to fame (besides its poetic name), Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil
Home page of America's most famous woodchuck. Watch the countdown to G-Day and send a personalized Punxsutawney Phil e-greeting card. Staten Island Chuck
Does every "burrow" of New York City have its own groundhog? We're not sure, but we do know that Staten Island is proud of Chuck, who has an accuracy rating of 84 percent!
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