Holidays on Earth Today: December 19, 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 353rd day of the year!

12 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*A Christmas Carol Day

*Day for South-South Cooperation

*Chanukah

*Underdog Day

*National Oatmeal Muffin Day

*Pennsylvania Gingerbread House Inn-Vitational

*Christmas Greeting From Space Anniversary

*Look for an Evergreen Day

*Vincent Accardi Birthday: 1982

*Marla Sokoloff Birthday: 1980

*Jake Gyllenhaal Birthday: 1980

*Rosa Blasi Birthday: 1972

*Alyssa Milano Birthday: 1972

*Amy Locane Birthday: 1971

*Tyson Beckford Birthday: 1970

*Kristy Swanson Birthday: 1969

*Criss Angel Birthday: 1967

*Jessica Steen Birthday: 1965

*Maurice White Birthday: 1941

*Barbara Bostock Birthday: 1935

*Minnie Maddern Fiske Birthday: 1865

*Mary Livermore Birthday: 1820

2. Israel:

*Chanukah: Festival of Lights

3. Anguilla:

*Separation Day

4. Serbia:

*Sveti Nikola

5. Mexico:

*Las Posadas

6. Ukraine:

*St. Nicholas Day

7. Guatemala:

*Fiesta of Santo Tomas Begins

8. Goa:

*Liberation day

9. Iceland:

*Yuletide Lads: Skyrgámur (Skyr-glutton)

10. United Kingdom:

*A Christmas Carol Day

11. International:

*O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse)

* Feast Day: St. Adam; Goddess of Sankrant; St. William of Fenoli; & St. O Radix.

*St. Adam's Day: 1st Man

*Opiconsivia Feast Day