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Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 154. This time we examine the year 1887 as the first Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

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Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band

https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/

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iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 

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Sources:

Groundhog Day: History and Facts

How did the tradition of Groundhog Day begin?

No, the weather-predicting tradition of Groundhog Day did not originate in America

Legend & Lore | Punxsutawney Groundhog club

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/here-s-why-we-celebrate-groundhog-day-in-the-first-place/ar-AATnBxz

The history of Groundhog Day you may not know | National | lacrossetribune.com

Groundhog Day - Day One Lyrics

GROUNDHOG DAY PREDICTIONS

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