Groundhog DayExplores the national phenomenon of Groundhog Day, opening with a look at the annual celebration in Punxsutawney. The author investigates the holiday's European origins, recounts the history of the groundhog as weather prognosticator in America -- from ethnic symbol to pop culture hero -- and traces the groundhog's appearance in poetry, songs, and recipes. Other weather lore and weather-predicting days are also discussed. |
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| Title | Groundhog Day |
| Author | Don Yoder |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Stackpole Books, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0811700291, 9780811700290 |
| Length | 144 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / United States / 19th Century History / United States / 20th Century |
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