Haven't we outgrown the cute little groundhog myth yet?? We left Santa alone, didn't we?? Or did we.................??
2007-02-02 06:35:07 · 17 answers · asked by Oh Suhnny Day 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
My question was just for fun too...wanted to hear people's thoughts and remind everyone that it's that time of year!! : )
2007-02-02 06:46:23 · update #1
Hiya Suhnrise. Up here in Ontario, Canada, we rely on a groundhog called Wiarton Willy. To-day he didn't see his shadow. Drats! I love to ski. See ya.
2007-02-02 06:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Trail Hiker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Humans need and enjoy rituals. A ritual like Groundhogs Day makes us feel like we have some kind of control over the weather, especially during a time of year that is traditionally drab and cold. It also allows us to be silly and celebrate something inconsequential. Putting a little magic and silliness into the world is a good thing, especially when the world seems like a scary, violent place sometimes.
2007-02-02 06:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by megadacious77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't rely on a groundhog to predict the weather, it's just an old tradition that - for some reason - some folks still enjoy. I wonder sometimes though - who's more accurate, the groundhog or the weathermen?
2007-02-02 06:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We don't rely on the rat...or groundhog. It's just an old German myth. And as for Santa.... Just you and a few others left Santa alone. And before anyone gives me the thumbs down. Think of this. Yes, I believe in Santa Claus.. I can see him at the Mall
I have NEVER seen god. and I grew up talking or praying to God.
2007-02-02 06:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by Highbeam 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
he's fantastic and ultimate one hundred% of the time. possibly he's conservative? absolutely everyone who has ever been to punxsutawney can delight in this relaxing-filled, over 100yr custom. it somewhat is a happening that no robotic rendition of phil might desire to ever replace. and for animal fans, understand that phil is dealt with like a king.
2016-12-17 08:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel, and again, this is only my opinion, that we still continue this practice because it's been a such a time-honored tradition, one of which we even have listed on every calendar.
It's fun, magickal, and something which we do look forward to (because most people are counting the days until Spring arrives).
Have a lovely rest of the day.
2007-02-02 06:42:45 · answer #6 · answered by Goblin g 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Who relies on on a groundhog for weather? Its just for fun and most adults, if not all adults know it is just for fun.
2007-02-02 06:43:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cute and Fun. Why would we want to spoil the fun? If people enjoy the tradition, good for them!
2007-02-02 06:42:24 · answer #8 · answered by speakeasy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad that the media has something to talk about other than death, war, famine and celebrity love affairs. It's a pleasant diversion for a day.
2007-02-02 06:43:42 · answer #9 · answered by Susan G 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Phil is more accurate than the weather channel and dopler 50000000 radar
2007-02-02 07:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by metoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋