Countdown to Groundhog Day

“Get Your Phil of Roses” Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on December 20th, 2020

“Get Your Phil of Roses” is one of the Phantastic Phil statues found around town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce “Thousands of pieces of carefully arranged glass adorn” this Phil. It was created by Brenda Nicklas and it took over 200 hours to complete.[…]

45 days until Groundhog Day 2021

by Countdowntogroundhogday on December 19th, 2020

Only 45 more days until the most magical day of the year! Who else plans on wearing matching Groundhog Day pajamas with the rest of their family whilst opening Groundhog Day presents on Groundhog Day morn?[…]

55 Days until Groundhog Day 2021

by Countdowntogroundhogday on December 9th, 2020

There are now only 55 days until our favorite holiday! We just put up a new poll asking who your favorite Groundhog Day character is. Take the poll and let us know.[…]

Is Groundhog Day a Groundhog Day movie?

by Countdowntogroundhogday on December 2nd, 2020

Discussion of whether Groundhog Day should be considered a Groundhog Day movie or not.[…]

“It’s Springtime for Phantastic Phyllis” Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on December 1st, 2020

“It’s Springtime for Phantastic Phyllis” is one of the Phantastic Phil statues that can be found around town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. It’s located outside of the Punxsutawney McDonalds and even has a box of french fries in one of its paws.[…]

New Groundhog Day song written

by Countdowntogroundhogday on November 25th, 2020

We’ve written a new Groundhog Day song called “The Groundhog Day prior to this one”. It’s a cautionary song about being careful who you give your groundhog to, and about manners or something. You can check out the lyrics here. […]

Time to order your Groundhog Day cards for 2021

by Countdowntogroundhogday on November 24th, 2020

Groundhog Day is a mere 70 days away! That means it’s time to order your Groundhog Day greeting cards, so you’ll get them in plenty of time to write them out and get them in the mail for February 2nd, 2021. […]

70 days until Groundhog Day 2021!

by Countdowntogroundhogday on November 24th, 2020

There are now only 70 days left until Groundhog Day 2021. Why not take this opportunity to let your 70 closest friends and acquaintances know![…]

Groundhog Day Haiku #3

by Countdowntogroundhogday on November 23rd, 2020

Below is the 3rd in our series of Groundhog Day haiku. Enjoy. […]

Punxsutawney Groundhog Day 2021 celebration will be virtual

by Countdowntogroundhogday on November 20th, 2020

The Groundhog Club announced in a video Wednesday that, due to the pandemic, there will be no in-person gatherings or celebration in Punxsutawney this forthcoming Groundhog Day.[…]