Groundhog Day and the Verdict Is: Six More Weeks of Winter

Yesterday, Groundhog Day, is celebrated in various locations across the United States and Canada. Celebrate may be a bit strong; I think most of us at some point say, “Oh, is this Groundhog Day?” The event in Punxsutawney remains the most famous, where thousands gather to see if Phil will see his shadow. (Which he did yesterday). Studies show that the accuracy of Phil's predictions is about 50%, so, basically, a coin toss. But the movie, Groundhog Day, has become a beloved classic, symbolizing, as does the day itself, hope for the arrival of spring.