Groundhog Day is a tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2 every year. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks. If it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early.
Famous Groundhog Day Ceremony
The Groundhog Day Ceremony held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania seems to be the most familiar. It is the most frequently attended ceremony and is televised. The groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous groundhog. However, there are other groundhogs around the country.
Virginia’s Groundhog
Virginia has groundhogs, also known as woodchucks. The most famous groundhog in Virginia is Chesapeake Chuck.
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While Pennsylvania has Punxsutawney Phil to predict if there will be six more weeks of winter, Chesapeake Chuck is a groundhog from Newport News, Virginia who does the same miles away.