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What is the origin of Groundhog Day?

April 26, 2017groundhog origin

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What is the origin of Groundhog Day?

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Groundhog Day originated in pagan times, and the celebration corresponds to the February 2 holiday of Candlemass Day. The animal was originally a badger, not a groundhog. It was brought to the U.S. by early German settlers. The most active groundhog club in Pennsylvania is in Punxsutawney. Source: Bulletin Almanac and Yearbook, 1976, p.95, 917.

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Groundhog Day originated in pagan times, and the celebration corresponds to the February 2 holiday of Candlemass Day. The animal was originally a badger, not a groundhog. It was brought to the U.S. by early German settlers. The most active groundhog club in Pennsylvania is in Punxsutawney.