What many people don’t know about me is that I have a special love for Groundhog Day. Growing up, the pastor at my church was originally from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, home of Groundhog Day. Needless to say this often forgotten holiday was never forgotten in the halls of our elementary and junior high school. Even though I’m older I still look forward to Phil’s prediction every year.
For those of you who don’t know the story of Groundhog Day I’ll fill you in on some Punxsutawney Phil history. Groundhog Day has a history that dates back to the earliest settlers in the small town. The first trek to Gobbler’s Knob, was in 1887. Every year on February 2, Phil emerges and makes his prediction. If he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if he doesn’t see his shadow we are in for an early spring.
So what was Phil’s prediction for this year??
6 more weeks of winter….stay warm!
For those of you who don’t know the story of Groundhog Day I’ll fill you in on some Punxsutawney Phil history. Groundhog Day has a history that dates back to the earliest settlers in the small town. The first trek to Gobbler’s Knob, was in 1887. Every year on February 2, Phil emerges and makes his prediction. If he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if he doesn’t see his shadow we are in for an early spring.
So what was Phil’s prediction for this year??
6 more weeks of winter….stay warm!
