Groundhog Day is not regarded as a public holiday, but thousands still gather to celebrate the big event. This year, groundhog fans watched a barbershop quartet and gazed in admiration at spectacualr fireworks. But Phil had the most important role, as he predicted a big change in the weather. Groundhog Day 2019 LIVE: What time and how to watch video of Punxsutawney Phil Related articles Groundhog Day 2019 LIVE: What time and how to watch video Groundhog Day 2019: What time does the Groundhog come out today? What did Punxsutawney Phil predict? Phil did not see his shadow, meaning spring should arrive early this year. Crowds cheered as the groundhog made his prediction on stage. The groundhogs have reportedly never been wrong since the tradition began 133 years ago. Groundhog Day 2019 results live stream: What did Phil predict? (Image: EPA) The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club hosts the main Groundhog Day event in Gobbler's KnobMembers of the club, along with news reporters and local people gather on February 2 each year.Pennsylvania’s governor sometimes often Groundhog Day ceremonies as well.They all wait in excitement for Phil to make his weather prediction. Related articles Where does Punxsutawney Phil live? Where is Punxsutawney? .. Groundhog Day 2019: What is the story behind the tradition? Groundhog Day 2019 results live stream: Huge crowds turned out to see Phil live in action (Image: EPA) When did Groundhog Day begin? Groundhog Day started in Germany, with badgers being used to predict when spring was coming. But after German people settled in Pennsylvania, they realised there weren’t many badgers to help keep us this tradition.So they focused on groundhogs instead, with the belief if they see its shadow on February 2, it will be scared by it and will go back to its burrow. This means there will be six more weeks of winter, but if it doesn’t see its shadow, then spring will arrive soon. Groundhog Day 2019 results live stream: People braved the cold to see how long winter will last (Image: EPA) Groundhog Day is also associated with the ancient Christmas tradition of Candlemas. This was when clergy would bless and distribute candles that were needed for winter. The candles represented how long and cold the winter would be. In this day and age, the groundhog is used instead of candles. All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility