Maggie Paulo

Who is Punxsutawney Phil | Groundhog Day Facts for Kids

Watch this educational video for kids to find some interesting facts about this special holiday called Groundhog day and a very famous groundhog called Punsutawney Phil.

Here are some facts this learning video will have:

*According to the legend, if a groundhog comes out of his burrow on February 2nd and does not see his shadow, then Spring will come early.

But if the groundhog does see his shadow, then it goes back into its burrow and winter will last 6 more weeks.

*The famous groundhog who predicts the weather in PUNXSUTAWNEY PENNSYLVANIA is cleverly named PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL.

*Other celebrations take place in towns such as Lilburn, Georgia with their groundhog General Beauregard Lee; Staten Island, New York with Staten Island Chuck; and Marion, Ohio with Buckeye Chuck.

*The 1993 movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray took place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and made the holiday even more popular. in the 1993 movie ‘