Get ready for Groundhog Day!
Really, what is a furry rodent doing predicting the weather?
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Groundhog Day is one of the most eagerly anticipated traditions observed in North America. Dating back to the mid-19th century, it's celebrated every year on February 2 and involves a large furry weather-predicting rodent forecasting either a prolonged winter or an early spring. The history behind this extraordinary ceremony is quite fascinating and rather than rooted in the United States, originates in German-speaking Europe. Intrigued?
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