Groundhog Day, a weather prediction made by a groundhog, has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and modern folklore.

Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean showcases the new Fox Nation special "Seeing Shadows," which examines the history ...

It's coming up to the point of the winter where a groundhog will tell us whether or not there will be six more weeks of ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog sees ...

Although some traditions have become more popularly celebrated in the U.S., many days have been designated their own strange ...

The weather-predicting groundhog celebrity has met two presidents and drinks a life-extending elixir: "Our Phil is like, probably 139 years old," Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel says.

Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring ... Intended to preserve Pennsylvania German culture and traditions, clubs would sometimes fine those who were caught speaking anything but ...

The origins of Groundhog Day can be traced back to European customs, particularly the Christian festival of Candlemas.

Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather ...

Groundhog Day predictions may not be 100 percent accurate, but the tradition of having a groundhog predict the weather remains a steadfast in Punxsutawney. Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil ...

OK. So it is hard to deny that Groundhog Day is kind of a fun and silly holiday, but NPR's Avery Keatley offers a perspective on why the holiday is unique and important to American culture.

It's coming up to the point of the winter where a groundhog will tell us whether or not there will be six more weeks of winter. Groundhog Day is arriving quickly and everyone is waiting to see ...