Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day's deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
- Posted on February 1, 2025
- By Star Tribune
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Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day's deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, but celebrating the midpoint between the shortest and darkest day of the year and the spring equinox has ancient roots in European agricultural life.
