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Will Phyllis be the one to save Groundhog Day?
Punxsutawney Phyllis
What you need to know before your trail
When he refuses to wake-up in order to do his important task on Groundhog Day, Uncle Phil realizes that it may be time to retire and so hands over his title to his adventurous and high-spirited niece, Phyllis, who is more than happy to take on the job!
Travel Guide
Travel to Punxsutawney BookTrail style
Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated in the United States and Canada on February2nd. It comes 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. Clear weather on that day means that winter will persist for six more weeks
If it’s cloudy, so the Groundhog does not see its shadow, this means that spring will arrive early.
The Groundhog Day ceremony held at Punxsutawney centers around a semi-mythical groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. There are many places named after the day and the legend all across town.
The 1993 film Groundhog Day also helped boost recognition of the day in question.
In Canada the day is called “Jour de la Marmotte”
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Punxsutawney Phyllis
Destination:Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Author/guide: Susanna Leonard Hill Departure Time: Groundhog day February 2nd
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