A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration.
as members of Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned the groundhog from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow — and they say he did. According to folklore, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, spring comes early.
The “inner circle” is a group of local dignitaries who are responsible for planning the events, as well as feeding and caring for Phil himself., about 105 kilometres northeast of Pittsburgh, originated from a German legend about a furry rodent. The gathering annually attracts thousands. Meanwhile, north of the border on Vancouver Island, the marmot named Van Isle Violet is also calling for six more weeks of winter.
“She seemed more than happy to tuck back into bed for more hibernation,” the Marmot Recovery Foundation said in a tweet Thursday morning.
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