Holidays on Earth Today: December 17, 2009

Holidays are such an important part of each countries tradition along with supporting its culture. Some of the most popular holidays on earth either revolve around the Christian belief such as Easter and Christmas however there are other popular ones such as Independence Day, New Year Day, and Valentines and so on. Then there are strange and weird holidays that really have no meaning besides the mere purpose to have an excuse to celebrate something. Have you ever wondered what is going on around the world today?

Today marks the 351st day of the year!

14 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Saturnalia Day

*National Re-gifting Day

*Chanukkah Judaism

*National Maple Syrup Day

*Pan American Aviation Day

*Wright Brothers Day

*Nat Wolff Birthday: 1994

*Jordan Garrett Birthday: 1992

*Vanessa Zima Birthday: 1986

*Sarah Paulson Birthday: 1974

*Laurie Holden Birthday: 1972

*Tracy Byrd Birthday: 1966

*Mike Mills Birthday: 1958

*Bill Pullman Birthday: 1953

*Barry Livingston Birthday: 1953

*Ernie Hudson Birthday: 1945

*Eddie Kendricks Birthday: 1939

*George Lindsey Birthday: 1935

2. Israel:

*Chanukah

3. Bhutan:

*National Day

4. Mexico:

*Las Posadas

5. Solomon Islands:

*Special Holiday Western Province

6. Oman:

*Independence Day

7. Canada:

*Clean-Air Day

8. Iceland:

*Yuletide Lads: Askasleikir: Bowl-licker

9. International:

*Feast Day: St. Lazarus; St. Barbaras; Daniel the Prophet; O Sapientia

*International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers

*O Sapientia Day

*International Shareware Day