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Audio Recording Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day

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In this episode, John Fenn, Michelle Stefano, and Stephen Winick discuss Groundhog Day traditions. Drawing on the research of Don Yoder, they discuss the history and folklore of the holiday, including groundhog traditions among the Pennsylvania Dutch, groundhog songs, weather proverbs, and even cooking and eating groundhogs! Songs include two versions of “Groundhog,” one of “Fod,” and one of “Prowling Groundhog.” More information on the performers and the selections can be found at https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife.

For full audio of items excerpted in the podcast, and more great folklife content, visit the Folklife Today blog.

About this Item

Title

  • Groundhog Day

Running Time

  • 22:54

Speakers

  • Stephen Winick
  • John Fenn
  • Michelle Stefano
  • Ernie Alston
  • King Family string band
  • George “Shortbuckle” Roarke
  • Sam Chatmon

Online Format

  • web page
  • pdf
  • audio

Podcast Series

  • Folklife Today

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Groundhog Day. 2023. Pdf. https://www.loc.gov/item/podcasts/2023-02-02/groundhog-day/.

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(2023) Groundhog Day. [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/podcasts/2023-02-02/groundhog-day/.

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