Groundhog Day

Intro; Also by Don Yoder; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; I: Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney; II: From Punxsutawney to the World; III: The Origins of Groundhog Day; IV: Natureâ#x80;#x99;s Groundhog; V: Groundhog Lodges; VI: Groundhog on the Table; VII: Groundhog Culture; VIII: Other Weather Lore; Festivals and Souvenirs; Bibliography; Index; Back Cover; Discover More. From the Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania has spread the fun holiday celebration of Groundhog Day. Now firmly ensconced as a national event every February 2, it radiates outward from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and gives us all a welcome holiday to celebrate between New Year's Day and Easter. Through this holiday, the Groundhog has in a sense been personalized and humanized. Learn more about this unique holiday and grab your copy of Groundhog Day today! Annotation Explores the national phenomenon of Groundhog Day, opening with a look at the annual celebration in Punxsutawney. The author investigates the holiday's European origins, recounts the history of the groundhog as weather prognosticator in America -- from ethnic symbol to pop culture hero -- and traces the groundhog's appearance in poetry, songs, and recipes. Other weather lore and weather-predicting days are also discussed Intro Also by Don Yoder Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgments I: Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney II: From Punxsutawney to the World III: The Origins of Groundhog Day IV: Natureâ#x80 #x99 s Groundhog V: Groundhog Lodges VI: Groundhog on the Table VII: Groundhog Culture VIII: Other Weather Lore Festivals and Souvenirs Bibliography Index Back Cover Discover More. Groundhog Day In Punxsutawney -- From Punxsutawney To The World -- The Origins Of Groundhog Day -- Nature's Groundhog -- Groundhog Lodges -- Groundhog On The Table -- Groundhog Culture -- Other Weather Lore -- Festivals And Souvenirs. Don Yoder. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 133-141) And Index. It was cold, bitter cold, on Gobbler's Knob at 3 A.M. on February 2, 2002, when we got out of the car at the press parking lot and headed for the action at the main stage.