A Groundhog Day Celebration

What follows is one of the Groundhog Day Carols from the delightful book by John and Jan Haigis, a previously featured Book of the Month Selection, available for sale below. PeeWee, our Mile Square Farm spokeschuck has a vested interest in the event! See his prediction for the year.

Punxsutawney Phil Looked Out
(Tune: Good King Wenceslas)
Punxsutawney Phil looked out
From his winter dwelling,
Saw no shadow on the ground,
Springtime was foretelling
Winter soon will go away,
Warmth of spring returning,
Longer now gets every day,
As the planet's turning.

Winter winds are icy cold,
A chilly type sensation,
So that we resort to find,
Some warmth in hibernation.
Snug within our burrows,
We escape the winter's blast,
Till in good time we shall see
Spring return at last.

You should also visit our History section for more information about Groundhog Day!

Source: John and Jan Haigis, Groundhog Day Carols: A Selection of Songs, 1997.

Groundhog Day Carols by John and Jan Haigis

As the Mile Square Farm spokeschuck, I heartily endorse this special selection of songs about me and my relatives. This slim volume is packed with fun songs to help celebrate my favorite time of year: Groundhog Day! Why would anyone bother to write this book? Here's what John and Jan Haigis, the authors have to say:

"Several years ago, we had an opportunity to play Santa and Mrs. Claus. We enjoyed singing the songs of the season, but abruptly the season was over; so we asked ourselves: "OK, what's the next big holiday?" "Groundhog Day, of course." "What songs are there for that?" "Me and My Shadow, that's about it." Now, through the wonders of sleep deprivation and the disease of "Groundhoghaigistis", we present these songs celebrating this special time of year.....yea Spring!!!"

--PeeWee, Mile Square Farm Woodchuck