Punxsutawney Phil has become synonymous with Groundhog Day. The Pennsylvania tradition that started in the late 19th century has become one of the country's most well-known non-major holiday traditions.

Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, to come out and make his prediction during the 136th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day! Did you know there is a special “groundhog punch” that keeps Punxsutawney Phil alive? This lets him see his shadow (or not).