Punxsutawney Phil is a legend. They claim he is over 120 years old and predicts the weather with 100% accuracy. According to legend, if Groundhog Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring. The first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob was made on February 2, 1887 although the celebration itself is much older. Since then, the official spectacle of all spectacles takes place each February 2^nd in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Here are 5 reasons I love Groundhog Day.

The Movie “Groundhog Day”

How can you not love director Harold Ramis’s wonderful movie starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliot and a great supporting cast? It’s funny and profound. The lesson I get is to live each day to the fullest and appreciate everything around you. Like It’s a Wonderful Life meets Caddyshack. Sweet.

It’s also Candlemas Day

February 2^nd historically celebrates the midpoint of winter called Candlemas Day. Winter’s half over (at least) and Spring is on the way. Let’s celebrate!

I’m a Groundhog

I was born on Groundhog Day. Yes, every year thousands of people ask me if I saw my shadow. It never gets old.

Pennsylvania is worth a visit

Pennsylvania doesn’t get the credit it deserves.  There’s more to it than Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Hershey and Lancaster. I grew up in Maryland so Pennsylvania is one of my favorite states. Do yourself a kindness by venturing out to Punxsutawney and experiencing a new side of this rectangular state.

It’s a great excuse for a party

Gather your friends and family and throw a Groundhog theme party while watching this amazing event. If for some reason you can’t travel to Pennsylvania, you can watch the pageantry live here. You can even send free Groundhog Day postcards to invite your guests from the site.

So bake your chocolate groundhog-shaped cake, paint your face brown while dressing up in your fur suit, decorate in a Winter-Spring theme before playing Sonny and Cher’s

“I got you Babe” endlessly to join the festivities!

It just doesn’t get any better than this.

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