German settlers brought the tradition to Pennsylvania in the 19th century, swapping the hedgehog for the local groundhogs. The first community celebration of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney was in 1886.

"This is the second time Pykh made his prediction on February 2, Groundhog Day," Igor Permyakov said. "We offered him two plates with his favorite treats, mealworms. At first, the hedgehog ...

German settlers brought the tradition to America, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. But, before they made the trek to the unfamiliar land, they checked to see if a hedgehog saw its ...