There are many interesting traditions and holidays around the world. One of my favourite is 'Groundhog Day', which is celebrated today, February 2nd, in the United States and Canada. I discovered it a few years ago thanks to the film by the same name (Title in Spanish 'Atrapado en el Tiempo') starring Bill Murray and Andy McDowell. It's an absolute classic that my sister and I, both studying English when it came out, watched many many times.
Excellent film.
The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where every year the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts the weather. According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.
Today is the big day, so stay tuned... in a few hours we'll visit Punxsutawney Phil's web page (isn't technology amazing?) to find out what he predicted...
While we are waiting, are there any other interesting traditons or holidays around the world you would like to tell us about?PLEASE, COMMENT!!!
TTYL Cristina
3 comments:
Happy Groundhog day Sis!!! Excellent movie, great memories :-)
I think the groundhog is right, it will be 6 more weeks of winter, maybe it will be 6 month more. I hope I don't right. Happy day, and happy winter to everybody.
You are right!!!
Phil Says "Six More Weeks of Winter!"
Phil's official forecast as read February 2nd, 2009 at sunrise at Gobbler's Knob:
Hear Ye Hear Ye
On Gobbler's Knob this glorious Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2009
Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators
Awoke to the call of President Bill Cooper
And greeted his handlers, Ben Hughes and John Griffiths
After casting a joyful eye towards thousands of his faithful followers,
Phil proclaimed that his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers were World Champions one more time
And a bright sky above me
Showed my shadow beside me.
So 6 more weeks of winter it will be...
CRISTINA
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