 Groundhog Day
Theme
Click ^ for full selection of party goods!
The Groundhog is the only mammal to have a day named in his honor which is February 2 it stems from the ancient belief that hibernating creatures were able to predict the arrival of springtime by their emergence.Groundhog Day Party Theme
|
Groundhog Day Party Theme
Every February 2nd in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a groundhog named "Phil" is supposed to indicate whether Spring has arrived or if there will be six more weeks of Winter. The story goes, if Phil sees his shadow when he comes out of his burrow, then there will be six more weeks of winter weather. Scavenger Hunts, Ice Carving Exhibits, Cook-offs and Sleigh Rides are some of the activities at a Groundhog Day party.
Keep the party theme flowing throughout each aspect of
the event. First, the party invitations set the theme and tone of
the occasion. Some guests will bring gifts based on the Groundhog Day
party theme. Use Groundhog Day decorations, centerpieces,
tablecovers, Thank you notes, party supplies, hats, blowouts, confetti,
paper plates, cups, napkins etc. Complete the Groundhog Day party theme
with Groundhog Day party favors.
|
|
Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition in the United States. It is also a legend that has survived centuries, its origins clouded in the mists of time with ancient cultures and animals awakening on specific dates. Myths like Ground Hogs Day tie our present to the past when nature influences our lives. It is the day that the Groundhog comes out of his hole after a long winter sleep to look for his shadow. If he sees it, he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather and returns to his hole. To our American forefathers, the ground hog was thought of as a most intelligent and sensible animal and therefore the people of Punxsutawney decided that if the sun did appear on February 2nd, so wise an animal as the groundhog would see its shadow and hurry back into its underground home for another six weeks of winter. Punxsutawney Phil (the ground hog who tells the weather) first made his appearance in 1886. During Prohibition Phil threatened to impose 60 weeks of winter on the community if he wasn't allowed a drink. Phil traveled to Washington DC in 1986 to meet with President Reagan. Phil appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show in 1995. Punxsutawney Phil also starred in the Hollywood feature “Ground Hogs Day” opposite Bill Murray. Ground Hog’s Day party supplies like paper plates, napkins, and cups are a nice way to complete a Ground Hog’s Day Party Theme. Using party decorations like Ground Hog’s Day inflatables as a centerpiece can also double as party prizes. Party favors like Ground Hog’s Day hats, party poppers, noise makers, and confetti are perfect for a Ground Hog’s Day Party Theme.
|