Holidays on Earth Today: December 18, 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 352th day of the year!

13 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Roast Suckling Pig Day

*Mother Goose Day

*Dames Ball

*Wear a Plunger On your Head Today Day

*All About Baked Cookies Day

*13th Amendment to the United States Constitution ratified

*Chanukkah

*New Jersey Day: Admission Day

*Underdog Day

*Tara Conner Birthday: 1985

*Dave Luetkenhoelter Birthday: 1982

*Christina Aguilera Birthday: 1980

*Katie Holmes Birthday: 1978

*Miles Marshall Lewis Birthday: 1970

*Casper Van Dien Birthday: 1968

*Brad Pitt Birthday: 1963

*Randy Castillo Birthday: 1950

*Roger E. Mosley Birthday: 1938

*Betty Grable Birthday: 1916

*Edwin Armstrong Birthday: 1890

*Lyman Abbott Birthday: 1835

2. Israel:

*Chanukah / Festival of Lights

3. Niger:

*Republic Day

4. Mexico:

*Las Posadas

*Fiesta of the Virgin of the Lonely

*Feast of Our Lady of Solitude

5. State of Qatar:

*National Day

6. China:

*Yuan Dynasty Day

7. Iceland:

*Yuletide Lads: Hurðaskellir: Door-slammer

8. International:

*International Migrants Day

*Feast Day: Epona; St. Gatianus of Tours; Our Lady of Expectation; Sebastian the Martyr; St. Flannan; & St. Frumentius.