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If the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, what does this portend?

Six more weeks of bad weather. Unfortunately for most of the country six more weeks of winter is pretty typical, and here in Minnesota it would be a blessing!

The celebration of Groundhog Day was derived from the ancient Christian celebration of what?

Candlemas Day. Candlemas Day was celebrated on the 40th day following the birth of Jesus and celebrated the presentation of the baby Jesus to the Temple.

Where does Punxsutawney Phil make his yearly prediction?

Gobbler's Knob. Gobbler's Knob is a 350 square foot plot of land on the outskirts of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Punxsutawney Phil has appeared as a guest on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'

t. Phil made an appearance on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in 1995.

In 1981 Punxsutawney Phil wore something special. What was it?

A yellow ribbon. The yellow ribbon was worn in honor of the American hostages in Iran.

Who was the first American president to meet Punxsutawney Phil?

Ronald Reagan. Punxsutawney Phil traveled to Washington, D.C. in 1986.

Punxsutawney Phil's live predictions have been covered in many different mediums. Which one have I made up?

KHOG radio network. Phil's prediction was broadcast live on the Internet in 1998, over the JumboTron in 2001 and was reported on in The Punxsutawney Spirit in 1886.

What is Punxsutawney Phil's official name?

Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary. This was declared to be Phil's official name by The Punxsutawney Spirit in 1886.

On occasion, Phil has been known to skirt federal law. What did he threaten if he wasn't allowed a drink during Prohibition?

60 weeks of winter. Fortunately, Phil didn't follow through on his threat.

Harold Ramis and Bill Murray, the director and star of the movie 'Groundhog Day' have been Honorary Grand Marshals for the Groundhog Day Celebrations in Pennsylvania.

t. To the great disappointment of many residents of Punxsutawney, the movie was filmed in Woodstock, Illinois.