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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent resource on all things associated with Groundhog Day - 4.5 stars,
By Red Xala "~23~" (Minneapolis, MN USA (Earth)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Groundhog Day (Hardcover)
For many people, Groundhog Day is a quaint blip of a holiday; a 30 second spot on the February 2nd nightly news in which a well-fed woodchuck is pulled out of his hole by a man wearing a top hat, subsequently followed (in the majority of years) with a "shadow sighting" and 6 more weeks of winter. However, in reality, this relatively bizarre celebration has its roots in pre-historic European origins and customs. Don Yoder's fast-paced and entertaining book traces contemporary Groundhog Day festivities, ancient practices associated with the holiday, and the inextricable links between Pennsylvania Dutch culture, groundhog folklore, and weather prognostication. This is a charming piece of writing that, more than anything, introduces the reader to the underpinnings of Pennsylvania Dutch culture, and how Groundhog Day serves as a linchpin for that culture.
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every FEB 2nd..for 118 years...,
This review is from: Groundhog Day (Hardcover)
Punxzutawney is small rural town,where annual vent atrracts over 30K zealots--for sunrise ceremony on Goebblers Knob. Popularized by Bill Murray-in movie,which is shown now a 'cult'attraction-celebration begins last day Jan. "Phil" -their famous 'whistlePig", is honored guest in "Weather Capital-of-World"..a new educational discovery centered opend this year.check online for 2004 prognostications. djhuber@eudoramail.com Member: committee make Groundhog Day..a Nat'l Holiday |
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Groundhog Day by Don Yoder (Hardcover - October 1, 2003)
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