Thanks For Nuthin’ Punx 6 More Weeks of Winter — Dave’s Diary

Some people call him Whistle Pig, others call him Woodchuck or Groundhog. Today most people are calling him names you shouldn’t say on the radio.  Punxsutawney  Phil is the fat little critter who gets all the attention today

because he predicts the weather and upon seeing his shadow today  we are allegedly in store for another six more weeks of wintery weather.

Groundhog Day -- celebrates an old belief that if the sun shines on Candlemas Day, or if the groundhog sees his shadow when he emerges on February 2, six weeks of winter will ensue. To see a shadow the sun must be shinning and the groundhog has to look in the correct direction.  Candelmas marks the midway point of winter.

If Candlemas Day be fair and bright
winter will have another fight.
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain,
winter won't come again.

Groundhog Trivia

• How much money does Groundhog's Day generate for businesses in Punxsutawney?  $150,000
• What's Phil's wife's name? Phyliss
• When did Phil begin predicting weather at Gobbler's Knob? 1887   .