If you want to believe the famous Marmot Phil, a bitter winter weather can be expected for six weeks in the United States. The reason: Phil saw his shade …
The world -famous Marmot announced his prediction during an event in the small town of Punxsutawney in the US state of Pennsylvania for a cheering crowd, which was interpreted and translated by the chairman of the “Groundhog Club” association. Various American media reported unanimously.
The tradition stipulates that every year on 2 February the members of the “Inner Circle” of the “Groundhog Club” remove the Marmot from his tree stump at sunrise. It is said that Phil has always made correct predictions for more than 130 years.
Phil’s age is a taboo subject in Punxsutawney. In fact, forest marmots are only about ten years old. Phil gets a very special elixir every year that extends his life, the members of the “Groundhog Club” always emphasize with a wink.
Immigrants brought tradition to the US.
The “Groundhog Club” explains that every discrepancy between the actual weather and the prediction of Phil is due to a misconception error. In fact, in less than half of all cases, the Marmot is correct – a coin talent would be more accurate as a prediction.
The tradition that was noticed worldwide was probably brought to Pennsylvania by German immigrants. She gained special fame by the Hollywood film “And the Marmot” from 1993 with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in the leading roles every day. This year the event went on stage for the 139th time on the occasion of the “Groundhog Day”.
Source: Krone
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