If so, isn't it kinda boring? I mean, for other holidays (ex. New Years we can watch a countdown) but aren't Groundhog Day's festivities all in Punxsutawney? :-/
Out of curiousity, does anyone celebrate traditions on this day? LOL! Okay... yeah. That's it.
2007-01-05 14:59:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
People know groundhog day as a folklore holiday, and there are similar uses of groundhogs (and other burrowing creatures) in other parts of the country, although Punxsutaney is the most famous.
What most people do NOT know is that February 2nd is a very ancient Celtic holiday known as Brigid's Day. In Ireland this is a very important feast day for their female patron saint, but Brigid was an Irish goddess long before she was Catholic saint. On her day, it is said, you can predict the weather for the next six weeks, not with an animal, but by the weather itself. The old rhymn goes such..."If Brigid's Day dawns fair and clear, two winters will there be that year. If Brigid's Day dawns dark and grey tis a sure sign spring is on its way." Predicting the end of winter on a date which is approximately 1/2 way finished is a very old custom, and one which our pilgrim ancestors brought with them, and it transmuttated into Ground Hog Day.
2007-01-05 16:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by harpertara 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is known nationally. Not to many people celebrate inless they just want something to do.
My son proposed to his wife on Groundhog's day. (how romantic) They are still married and have 2 girls.
2007-01-05 15:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by cheyenne 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is nationally recognized, not legally celebrated
2007-01-05 15:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most notable as my girl friend's birthday. This, however, does not constitute national recognition.
2007-01-05 15:16:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋