Groundhog Day in large scale in 2020 will be celebrated in Canada and the United States. A tradition was born to predict the weather by the behavior of the animal almost a century and a half ago. Now it has become a national holiday for which thousands of people gather. Celebrate it in some European countries, but in Russia, the holiday almost did not take root. This is due to the fact that in Russia spring comes a little later, and therefore marmots still sleep in early February.
Celebration date
All Americans are well aware of when Groundhog Day will be in 2020, as adults and children will follow the predictions of the cute weather forecaster. The date has not changed since 1886, when the holiday was first officially held.
Important! In 2020, Groundhog Day will be celebrated on February 2.
Despite the fact that the holiday is national in scope, February 2 is not an official holiday. Although in 2020 it falls on Sunday, so everyone can personally look at the predictor. By the way, the date of the celebration falls on the 40th day after the Catholic Christmas.
Will spring be early or late
The essence of the holiday is to predict whether the spring will be early or late. The marmot acts as a weather forecaster. The animal is awakened and watching its behavior. If he leaned out and immediately hid back into the hole, it means that the winter will last at least another 6 weeks. If the animal went about its business, it is worth waiting for an early spring. There is nothing mystical and supernatural in the predictions. The fact is that the animal usually hides back into the hole in sunny weather, because it is afraid of its own shadow. If the street is cloudy, then he does not feel fear and does not return home.
In the entire history of the existence of the holiday, forecasts were not always true. Often there are situations that animals from different cities make different predictions. Despite this, all Americans and Canadians, knowing when Groundhog Day is in 2020, will definitely monitor the behavior of the natural weather forecaster.
In Russia, Groundhog Day is celebrated in Yekaterinburg, but the arrival of spring predicts the hedgehog Pykh. On February 2, two bowls filled with water are placed in front of him, with the signs “early spring” and “late spring”. Forecasts often come true. Previously, the hedgehog Pugovka was a weather forecaster, but she was almost always mistaken.
How to celebrate
The official American groundhog who can predict the coming of spring is Phil. He lives in Panksatoni, Pennsylvania. In this regard, the main events are held in this small city. Celebrations usually last 3 days. For residents and guests who come from different parts of the country, a rich program of events is being developed. Preparation for the event is carried out the day before. Members of the Groundhog Club usually wake the animal at 07:25 in the morning. They always put black caps on their heads. After the ceremony, during which the animal makes predictions, a festival is held and folk festivals are held.
It is believed that Phil has been making predictions since 1886, that is, for 133 years, although animals in captivity can live no more than 10-15 years. Club members claim that the secret of his longevity is in a special elixir.
If it is not possible to visit Groundhog Day in 2020 in Panksatoni, you can see the forecast result in online mode on Phil's official website. The ceremony is also broadcast on TV.
There are other meteorologists.The most famous of them live in New York, Ontario, the small town of Lilbourne in the state of Georgia, although primacy remains for the Pennsylvania Phil. Festivals and other events are held in different parts of Canada and the USA.
Interesting! About Groundhog Day around the world learned after the release in 1993 of the eponymous film with Bill Murray in the title role. In the film, events take place in the city of Pansksatoni on February 2.
How did
The beginning of spring for animals in North America began to be foretold in the first half of the 19th century. Surprisingly, one of the oldest holidays in America is of European origin. The fact is that the tradition on the mainland, according to various sources, was introduced by German or Dutch immigrants. In Europe, hedgehogs were “predicting” predictions, but in America their population is low, so the groundhog got the honorable mission. Among the locals, the animal was considered sacred.
The Groundhog Club was later created, whose members held a meteorological holiday, and also made it popular throughout the country. They have maintained a long tradition, although the holiday now has acquired modern notes. For example, the reaction of an animal is necessarily broadcast live across the country.
The Americans have many signs and customs that they adhere to. It is believed that on February 2, you can recharge with positive energy for a whole year. It is necessary to be in the sun and experience positive emotions. For this, they arrange noisy and cheerful festivities. But quarrels and conflicts should be avoided so as not to incur misfortune and misfortune.
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