Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil and PETA

PETA Suggests Replacing Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day with a 'Weather Reveal' Cake
PETA has suggested that Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts whether winter will go on for six more weeks or spring will arrive early, should be replaced with a vegan 'weather reveal' cake on Groundhog Day.
PETA proposes replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a cake for Groundhog Day
In a letter to Tom Dunkel, president of The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk used puns to emphasize the organization's request. She wrote that allowing Phil to retire and be replaced by the cake "would allow you to still make tourism dough while showing Phil a slice of decency."
When is Groundhog Day 2025? Where is it celebrated? What to know about Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Day is Sunday, Feb. 2. Though not a federal holiday, Americans tune in annually Feb. 2 to see if the famed groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will see his shadow. The festivities take place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and are broadcast via Facebook and YouTube livestreams and on TV.
Groundhog Day 2025: Get ready for Punxsutawney Phil's prediction
Punxsutawney Phil’s full name, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, is “Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Profit Extraordinary," with Phil coming from King Philip. Prior to that, he was called the Br'er Groundhog.
When is Groundhog Day 2025? How accurate are Punxsutawney Phil weather predictions?
How accurate is the famous weather predicting groundhog? Here is the National Weather Service forecast for this winter.
Plan an Unforgettable Groundhog Day Getaway to Punxsutawney
Groundhog Day, celebrated annually on February 2nd, is a long-standing tradition in the United States and Canada rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch folklore.
Groundhog Day 2025: 5 Lancaster County groundhogs to predict early spring or longer winter
While it may not feel like spring is right around the corner, five Lancaster County groundhogs will make their predictions on Groundhog Day, Sunday, Feb. 2.
Groundhog Day 2025: Who is Punxsutawney Phil?
You may know that Groundhog Day is coming up, but do you know who Punxsutawney Phil is? Know a bit of his backstory before asking about his shadow.
Groundhog Day 2025: Vintage photos from Staten Island’s predictions
Staten Island Zoo in West Brighton hosts its much anticipated Groundhog Day event, where Chuck takes center stage with his forecasts and festive spirit. According to tradition, if Chuck sees his shadow winter will continue for six more weeks.
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PETA's plan to swap Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day - with vegan cake
PETA has requested that a cake be used for Groundhog Day rather than Punxsutawney Phil - the groundhog typically used to ...
Who needs a groundhog for Groundhog Day? In Texas, they listen to an armadillo
While Punxsutawney Phil will be making his spring predictions, Feb. 2 is known as Armadillo Day in the Texas Hill Country.
PETA: Leave Malverne Mel, Holtsville Hal out of Groundhog Day
Animal-welfare activists are asking local officials to stop using the animals at their Groundhog Day events. Local officials ...
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45 Groundhog Day jokes that'll keep kids and adults wood-chuckling all day long
How does Punxsutawney Phil greet his parents? With hogs and kisses. Does anyone know a good Groundhog Day joke? I keep hearing the same one over and over again. What is a groundhog’s ...