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PETA proposes cake for Groundhog Day, instead of Punxsutawney Phil
PETA is proposing a “weather reveal” cake in place of groundhog Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day this year.
The organization, known for its animal advocacy, believes that Phil is being exploited on the annual winter holiday. In response, they sent a letter to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, asking them to let Phil retire ahead of this year’s celebration on February 2.
Instead of Phil, PETA has offered to send a vegan “weather reveal” cake, similar to a gender reveal cake, each Groundhog Day. The proposed cake when cut would show one of two colors: blue, signifying six more weeks of winter, or pink, indicating an early spring.
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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow during Groundhog Day celebration at the Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 2023. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
PETA President Ingrid Newkirk explained her offer in the letter: “Retire Phil to a reputable sanctuary with his family, and every year we’ll provide a giant vegan ‘Weather Reveal’ cake (it would be the first in the world this year) to share with revelers at Gobbler’s Knob.”
“If the inside of the cake is blue, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it’s pink, there will be an early spring,” she added. “This would allow you to still make tourism dough while showing Phil a slice of decency. It would be as least as accurate as asking a groundhog what to expect in a way that doesn’t even reflect his nature.”
She reiterated that they “batter believe” that Groundhog Day is no piece of cake for Phil.
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Punxsutawney Groundhog Club was established in 1887, with members believing that groundhogs predict the weather. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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“Groundhogs are shy prey animals who, when allowed, actively avoid humans,” she said. “Yet, year after year, Phil is transported to Gobbler’s Knob, whisked on stage, and subjected to a noisy announcer, screaming crowds, and flashing lights against all his natural instincts.”
“If approached in his natural habitat, he would run away in fear, not volunteer to live year-round in captivity, unable to do anything that’s natural and important to him like hibernate or burrow—just to be a town’s once-a-year fake meteorologist,” she added.
This isn’t the first time PETA has tried to remove Phil from the festivities. In 2023, the group offered to replace him with an enormous, golden, weather-predicting coin.
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“We’d be happy to send you a large thermometer for Gobbler’s Knob instead that reads, ‘If it’s still cold, it’s still winter,’ which would aptly represent the absurdity of the current form of this tired old spectacle. We look forward to hearing from you, as always,” Newkirk concluded in this year’s letter.
PETA’s Sweet Solution for Groundhog Day: Cake instead of Punxsutawney PhilAs Groundhog Day approaches, animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is proposing a new tradition to replace the age-old tradition of relying on Punxsutawney Phil to predict the arrival of spring. Instead of the groundhog seeing its shadow, PETA suggests celebrating with a delicious cake.
The idea behind this proposal is to shift the focus away from using animals for entertainment and instead promote a more compassionate and cruelty-free alternative. By enjoying a slice of cake on Groundhog Day, individuals can still partake in the festivities without exploiting an animal for our own amusement.
Not only is cake a tasty treat that can be enjoyed by all, but it also aligns with PETA’s mission of advocating for the ethical treatment of animals. Plus, who wouldn’t want to celebrate with a sweet treat?
So this Groundhog Day, consider swapping out Punxsutawney Phil for a scrumptious cake and join PETA in promoting kindness and compassion towards all living beings. Let’s make a new tradition that is both delicious and ethical.
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Live Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction
For the 139th time, Punxsutawney Phil will take his stance on winter weather from Gobbler’s Knob.The beloved groundhog will be summoned from his tree stump Sunday just after 7:26 a.m. to check if he can see his shadow. We are live. Watch the video in the player above. WHO ARE THE INNER CICLE | PHIL VS. METEOROLOGISTS | HOW ACCURATE IS PHIL?According to folklore, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. If he doesn’t, spring comes early.The year 1886 marked the first time Groundhog Day appeared in the local newspaper in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The tradition continued to grow and is now celebrated all over the world.Gov. Shaprio: Weather Cake? No Way, Phil’s Here to StayPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a message for PETA, Punxsutawney Phil isn’t going anywhere. Shapiro once again made an appearance at Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney Sunday. Prior to the beloved groundhog’s winter prediction, he addressed PETA’s want to replace Phil with a vegan cake.”I don’t know if you heard about this, but there are some folks who are coming for Phil,” Shapiro said to boos at the large crowd in Punxsutawney. “There are some folks out there that said we should take this great tradition, that stretches all the way back to the 1880s and replace him with a cake. Hear me on this Punxsutawney, if anybody comes for Phil, they’re going to have to come through me and all of you!”Groundhog Day rivalry: The contendersPhil isn’t the only groundhog making predictions on Groundhog Day. In New York, there are multiple groundhog predictors, like Staten Island Chuck, and Dunkirk Dave. Unlike the very much alive Phil, the taxidermized Octorara Orphie makes a prediction in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. In 2024 Orphie predicted more winter, disagreeing with Phil’s decision that there would be an early spring. Don’t have a groundhog? In Nevada there is Mojave Max, a tortoise whose weather prediction accuracy sits at only 25% according to an article by NOAA. But where does Phil stand? Unfortunately only a little bit above Max at 35% accuracy. That is all according to NOAA however. State Island Chuck allegedly has the best track record at 85%, however we’ll stick with Phil. While NOAA has deemed our Phil not the most accurate, they do admit he is a beloved legend and national celebrity, as well as the longest-running weather forecasting groundhog. We’ll take it. Want the full list of groundhog predictors, click here. A look at 2024’s predictionLast year, when Phil was summoned by the ‘inner circle’ from his stump and didn’t see his shadow. A prediction that said an early spring was on it’s way. Thousands of people came out very early to see the weather prediction, which meant good business for the small town in Jefferson County.“We have 6,000 people that live here, and it swells to 20 or 30,000,” said Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce President Katie Laska. “You can just imagine the impact that it has on our economy here.”According to records dating back to 1887, Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times. Ten years were lost because no records were kept, organizers said.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. —For the 139th time, Punxsutawney Phil will take his stance on winter weather from Gobbler’s Knob.
The beloved groundhog will be summoned from his tree stump Sunday just after 7:26 a.m. to check if he can see his shadow.
We are live. Watch the video in the player above.
WHO ARE THE INNER CICLE | PHIL VS. METEOROLOGISTS | HOW ACCURATE IS PHIL?According to folklore, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. If he doesn’t, spring comes early.
The year 1886 marked the first time Groundhog Day appeared in the local newspaper in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The tradition continued to grow and is now celebrated all over the world.
Gov. Shaprio: Weather Cake? No Way, Phil’s Here to Stay
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a message for PETA, Punxsutawney Phil isn’t going anywhere.
Shapiro once again made an appearance at Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney Sunday. Prior to the beloved groundhog’s winter prediction, he addressed PETA’s want to replace Phil with a vegan cake.
“I don’t know if you heard about this, but there are some folks who are coming for Phil,” Shapiro said to boos at the large crowd in Punxsutawney. “There are some folks out there that said we should take this great tradition, that stretches all the way back to the 1880s and replace him with a cake. Hear me on this Punxsutawney, if anybody comes for Phil, they’re going to have to come through me and all of you!”
Groundhog Day rivalry: The contenders
Phil isn’t the only groundhog making predictions on Groundhog Day. In New York, there are multiple groundhog predictors, like Staten Island Chuck, and Dunkirk Dave. Unlike the very much alive Phil, the taxidermized Octorara Orphie makes a prediction in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.
In 2024 Orphie predicted more winter, disagreeing with Phil’s decision that there would be an early spring.
Don’t have a groundhog? In Nevada there is Mojave Max, a tortoise whose weather prediction accuracy sits at only 25% according to an article by NOAA.
But where does Phil stand? Unfortunately only a little bit above Max at 35% accuracy. That is all according to NOAA however. State Island Chuck allegedly has the best track record at 85%, however we’ll stick with Phil.
While NOAA has deemed our Phil not the most accurate, they do admit he is a beloved legend and national celebrity, as well as the longest-running weather forecasting groundhog.
We’ll take it.
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Last year, when Phil was summoned by the ‘inner circle’ from his stump and didn’t see his shadow.
A prediction that said an early spring was on it’s way. Thousands of people came out very early to see the weather prediction, which meant good business for the small town in Jefferson County.
“We have 6,000 people that live here, and it swells to 20 or 30,000,” said Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce President Katie Laska. “You can just imagine the impact that it has on our economy here.”
According to records dating back to 1887, Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times. Ten years were lost because no records were kept, organizers said.
It’s that time of year again, folks! Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog from Pennsylvania, is getting ready to make his annual winter prediction on Live Groundhog Day 2025.As tradition goes, Phil will emerge from his burrow and either see his shadow or not. If he sees his shadow, it’s believed that we will have six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, then an early spring is on the way.
People from all over the world will be tuning in to watch the live broadcast and see what Phil predicts for the remainder of winter. Will we be bundling up for six more weeks, or will we be able to put away our winter coats early this year?
Stay tuned for the exciting prediction from Punxsutawney Phil on Live Groundhog Day 2025!
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Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil set to make prediction about late winter or early spring
What’s the hype about Punxsutawney Phil?published at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time
Image source, ReutersIf this is your first time hearing of forecasting groundhog Phil from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania; you probably have a lot of questions.
So, who exactly is the woodchuck, the myth, the legend?
According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, established in 1886, Phil has been providing his predictions for over a century now.
The lifespan of a groundhog in the wild is around six years but a special “elixir of life” is regularly administered to Phil to keep him “immortal”.
There is, allegedly, only one Phil.
Phil does have a family and has recently become a new father with wife Phyllis bearing him two pups this past Spring named Sunny and Shadow.
Every year on February 2nd, all eyes turn to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow to make his annual weather prediction. Will we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring? The anticipation is palpable as people gather in Punxsutawney for the traditional Groundhog Day festivities.As the legend goes, if Phil sees his shadow, we can expect six more weeks of winter. But if he doesn’t see his shadow, an early spring is on the way. The origins of this tradition date back to ancient European weather lore, but Punxsutawney Phil has been making his predictions since the 1800s.
Whether you believe in the accuracy of a groundhog’s weather forecasting abilities or not, there’s no denying the fun and excitement that surrounds Groundhog Day. So, bundle up and join in the festivities as we await Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction for the coming weeks. Will it be more winter or an early spring? Only time will tell.
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FOX Weather takes a look at the chances of Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow when he emerges from his burrow in Pennsylvania on Groundhog Day on Sunday.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – Sunday marks the day the U.S. turns to a groundhog to learn if winter will tighten its grip on the country or if spring will arrive soon. That’s right, it’s Groundhog Day.
If the weather-predicting rodent named Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when he emerges from his hidey-hole in Pennsylvania, it allegedly means six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, he has predicted an early spring.
At sunrise Sunday, the famous groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, will emerge in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and attempt to answer the question: How much longer will winter last?
About 79% of the time, Phil sees his shadow, indicating more winter.
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However, Phil’s winter prognostications have only been right about 39% of the time, according to the Stormfax Almanac.
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If you’d prefer your winter forecast to come from a more northern woodchuck, you can look to Charles G. Hogg also known as “Staten Island Chuck.” Over the past decade, Chuck has only seen his shadow once.
Tune in to FOX Weather on Sunday morning for Groundhog Day coverage, with FOX News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean reporting live from Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney.
Will Phil see his shadow?
The forecast calls for plenty of clouds when Phil emerges, but weather rarely plays a role in whether the groundhog sees his shadow. It’s up to the rodent to use his “groundhogeese” to whisper his predictions to an interpreter, who then relays the message to the throngs of people waiting to hear.
The cloud-cover forecast for Pennsylvania on Groundhog Day.
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As Groundhog Day approaches, many people eagerly await Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction for the remainder of winter. Will the famous groundhog see his shadow on Sunday, February 2nd? Stay tuned for updates and don’t forget to tune in to see if we will have six more weeks of winter or an early spring! #GroundhogDay #PunxsutawneyPhil #ShadowOrNoShadow
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PETA suggests ‘weather reveal’ cake for Groundhog Day to retire Punxsutawney Phil
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (TNND) — PETA suggested that Groundhog Day be celebrated with a “weather reveal” cake instead of pulling Punxsutawney Phil out of his whole to determine six more weeks of winter or if spring will arrive early.
The organization, which stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, shared their idea in a news release on Jan. 21 saying they would deliver a vegan cake each Groundhog Day if club president Tom Dunkel agreed to let Phil retire to a sanctuary.
“If the inside of the cake is blue, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it’s pink, there will be an early spring,” PETA President Ingrid Newkirk said in her letter to Dunkel. “This would allow you to still make tourism dough while showing Phil a slice of decency. It would be as least as accurate as asking a groundhog what to expect in a way that doesn’t even reflect his nature.”
Newkirk went on to point out that groundhogs are shy prey animals who actively avoid humans when allowed and called out the Groundhog Club for subjecting Phil “to a noisy announcer, screaming crowds, and flashing lights against all his natural instincts.”
It isn’t the first year PETA has attempted to retire Punxsutawney Phil.
In 2024, the group offered to replace the groundhog with a giant gold coin, while in 2022 they suggested officials predict the weather with persimmon seeds.
The annual Groundhog Day celebration is scheduled to take place in Pennsylvania on Feb. 2.
Phil predicted an early spring in 2024 after not seeing his shadow.
PETA Suggests ‘Weather Reveal’ Cake for Groundhog Day to Retire Punxsutawney PhilAs Groundhog Day approaches, animal rights organization PETA has come up with a unique suggestion to retire Punxsutawney Phil and put an end to the tradition of predicting the weather based on a groundhog’s shadow.
Instead of relying on a frightened rodent to determine whether we will have an early spring or six more weeks of winter, PETA is proposing the use of a “weather reveal” cake. The cake would be designed to look like a groundhog emerging from its burrow, with the color of the cake inside revealing the weather forecast for the upcoming weeks.
Not only would this alternative method be more humane and ethical, but it would also add a fun and delicious twist to the Groundhog Day festivities. Plus, who wouldn’t want to celebrate with a slice of cake regardless of the weather forecast?
So, let’s retire Punxsutawney Phil and embrace a new tradition with a ‘weather reveal’ cake on Groundhog Day. Let’s make this holiday both enjoyable and respectful to animals.
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PETA is calling for a change to Groundhog Day.
The organization — which stands for “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” — shared a news release on Jan. 21, in which they suggested that Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts whether winter will go on for six more weeks or spring will arrive early, should be replaced with a “weather reveal” cake.
The vegan treat, PETA said, would mimic that of a sex reveal for a baby. Once cut, the cake would show one of two colors: blue, meaning six more weeks of winter, or pink, indicating an early spring.
The animal rights advocates added that Punxsutawney Phil and his family should “retire to a reputable sanctuary” instead of taking part in the annual tradition, which takes place on Feb. 2.
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Groundhog handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil in February 2024.
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In a letter to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s president, Tom Dunkel, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk used puns to convey the organization’s plea, writing that letting Punxsutawney Phil retire and be replaced by the cake “would allow you to still make tourism dough while showing Phil a slice of decency.”
Continuing the play on words, Newkirk said, “Groundhog Day is no piece of cake” for Punxsutawney Phil, detailing that “groundhogs are shy prey animals who, when allowed, actively avoid humans.”
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“Yet, year after year, Phil is transported to Gobler’s Knob, whisked on stage, and subjected to a noisy announcer, screaming crowds, and flashing lights against all his natural instincts,” she continued.
Added Newkirk: “If approached in his natural habitat, he would run away in fear, not volunteer to live year-round in captivity, unable to do anything that’s natural and important to him like hibernate or burrow — just to be a town’s once-a-year fake meteorologist.”
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PETA has made similar offers to replace Punxsutawney Phil in years past.
In 2024, the group asked The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to retire the rodent in favor of a giant coin, while they suggested in 2022 that officials instead use a persimmon tree to predict the weather.
Two years earlier, in 2020, PETA argued that the animal should be swapped out for an animatronic version that would be equipped with artificial intelligence capable of more accurately predicting the weather.
Last year, Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring over more weeks of winter.
Every year on February 2nd, people eagerly await the prediction of Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog who determines whether we will have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. However, animal rights organization PETA is proposing a new and more animal-friendly tradition for Groundhog Day.PETA is suggesting that instead of relying on Punxsutawney Phil, we should turn to a “Weather Reveal” cake. This cake would be made with ingredients that are not harmful to animals and would be decorated with symbols representing different weather patterns. At the stroke of midnight on Groundhog Day, the cake would be cut open to reveal a prediction for the upcoming season.
PETA believes that this new tradition would be a more ethical and humane way to celebrate Groundhog Day, without putting pressure on a captive animal like Punxsutawney Phil. They argue that using a cake for weather prediction is just as fun and exciting, while also promoting animal welfare.
While the idea of replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a “Weather Reveal” cake may seem unconventional, it is a creative and compassionate alternative that aligns with PETA’s mission to protect animals. Perhaps it’s time for a change in how we celebrate Groundhog Day, and this cake could be just the thing to bring a new twist to this age-old tradition.
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PETA calls to end Groundhog Day tradition, retire Punxsutawney Phil with cake alternative
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling to ax a beloved American tradition – and to replace it with what it calls a “delicious” vegan substitution.
The animal rights nonprofit organization is seeking to replace the Groundhog Day tradition with a vegan “weather reveal” cake. PETA announced the proposal in a news release on Jan. 20.
“PETA will deliver a delicious ‘Weather Reveal’ vegan cake each Groundhog Day in perpetuity if [the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club] agrees to let Punxsutawney Phil and his family retire to a reputable sanctuary, a move that will earn the outfit kudos from wildlife fans,” the press release stated.
PETA also published pun-filled letter to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, arguing that the groundhog’s annual duties were “no piece of cake” for him.
“Groundhogs are shy prey animals who, when allowed, actively avoid humans,” the letter detailed. “Yet, year after year, Phil is transported to Gobler’s Knob, whisked on stage, and subjected to a noisy announcer, screaming crowds, and flashing lights against all his natural instincts.”
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PETA is calling to replace the Groundhog Day tradition with a vegan alternative. (Getty Images / iStock)
“If approached in his natural habitat, he would run away in fear, not volunteer to live year-round in captivity, unable to do anything that’s natural and important to him like hibernate or burrow – just to be a town’s once-a-year fake meteorologist.”
In a statement, PETA president Ingrid Newkirk also called for Groundhog Day officials to “sprinkle some happiness” into Phil’s life by letting him retire.
“When allowed to be themselves, groundhogs avoid humans, create intricate networks of underground burrows, communicate with one another, and even climb trees, but poor Phil is denied all of that for a tired old gimmick,” Newkirk argued.
PETA told Fox News Digital that it has not received a response from the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, and called for the organization to develop “kinder, innovative” traditions that make animals happy.
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow during Groundhog Day celebration at the Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 2023. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
“Our letter suggests the groundhog club demonstrate true respect for Phil and set a wonderful example for how everyone can move beyond ‘Groundhog’ Day by replacing him with a delicious vegan ‘Weather Reveal’ cake that revelers can enjoy as an alternative to exploiting wild animals,” a spokesperson explained. “The time is long overdue.”
PETA has called for Groundhog Day alternatives in the past, including offering to send a giant gold coin to replace the animal in 2024.
Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1887. Thousands of observers flock to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, every year on Feb. 2 to see Phil predict the weather.
Tradition dictates that if Phil sees his shadow at daybreak and runs away, six more weeks of winter will follow. However, if he has no shadow, spring will arrive sooner.
In 2024, Phil announced that he did not see his shadow, marking a rare prediction for an early spring.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA – FEBRUARY 02: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro poses for a portrait with Groundhog handler AJ Dereume and Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow, predicting a late spring during the 137th annual Groundhog Day festivities on February 2, 2023 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. (Michael Swensen/Getty Images)
Fox News Digital reached out to PETA and the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Ashlyn Messier contributed to this report.
PETA, the animal rights organization, is calling for an end to the Groundhog Day tradition and for Punxsutawney Phil to be retired in favor of a cake alternative.The organization argues that the annual tradition of pulling a groundhog out of its burrow to predict the weather is stressful and harmful to the animal. Instead, they suggest celebrating Groundhog Day with a cake that resembles Punxsutawney Phil, allowing people to enjoy the festivities without causing harm to wildlife.
PETA hopes that by retiring Punxsutawney Phil and replacing him with a cake alternative, the Groundhog Day tradition can continue in a more humane and compassionate way. Let’s hope that this proposal gains traction and that we can celebrate this holiday without causing harm to animals.
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