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Ridgewood NJ, Groundhog Day falls on February 2 in the United States, coinciding with Candlemas. Ground hog day coverage is the second most read after Festivus . It is a part of popular culture among many Americans and it centers on the idea of the groundhog coming out of its home to “predict” the weather. Even though Groundhog Day is not a public holiday. Groundhog Day is a popular observance in many parts of the United States. Although some states have in some cases adopted their own groundhogs, the official groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, lives at Gobbler’s Knob near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The town has attracted thousands of visitors over the years to experience various Groundhog Day events and activities on February 2.
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