JOURNAL ARTICLE

The groundhog has spoken and it's 6 more weeks of winter.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow. The event, which draws thousands of attendees, is organized by Phil's "inner circle," a group of local dignitaries responsible for his care and the festivities. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Phil's predictions have been accurate about 40% of the time over the past decade. The tradition, rooted in a German legend, has been celebrated since 1887, with Phil having predicted winter over 100 times. Other groundhogs, such as Staten Island Chuck, also participate in similar predictions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:161697988
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