Groundhog Day: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Groundhog Day in Canada. Jun 04, 2026
Noted that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in 2026. Feb 02, 2026
Revised opening paragraph and added media. Jan 31, 2026
Added a top questions section. Jan 31, 2026
Add new Web site: NPR - How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 138 years later. Nov 27, 2025
Add new Web site: BBC - Happy Grundsaudaag! The ancient Germanic history of Groundhog Day. Mar 27, 2025
Add new Web site: NPR - Time loop stories aren't all 'Groundhog Day' rip-offs. Time loop stories aren't all... Sep 14, 2024
Media added. Jan 31, 2024
Add new Web site: CNN Travel - The bizarre history of Groundhog Day. Oct 10, 2023
Date of holiday added. Dec 02, 2021
Replaced photograph. Jul 25, 2018
Add new Web site: PBS LearningMedia - Groundhog Day. Feb 17, 2017
Add new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Crafts, Worksheets and Printable Books for Groundhog Day. Aug 12, 2016
Add new Web site: NOAA's National Center for Environmental Information - Groundhog Day. Feb 26, 2014
Add new Web site: Social Studies for Kids - Groundhog Day. Feb 26, 2014
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Groundhog Day. Feb 26, 2014
Add new Web site: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Groundhog Day in Canada. Jun 20, 2013
Media added. Dec 19, 2008
Article revised. Jun 06, 2003
Article revised. Oct 25, 2002
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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