Holidays on Earth Today: December 27, 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 361st day of the year!

4 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Twelve Days of Christmas: Second Day

*National Fruitcake Day

*Kwanzaa

*Chanukah

*Visit the Zoo Day

*Garlic Day

*Asarah B-Tevet

*Ashura

*Hayley Williams Birthday: 1988

*James Mead Birthday: 1982

*Aaron Stanford Birthday: 1976

*Heather O'Rourke Birthday: 1975

*Matt Slocum Birthday: 1972

*Eva LaRue Birthday: 1966

*Theresa Randle Birthday: 1964

*Ian Gomez Birthday: 1964

*Barbara Crampton Birthday: 1962

*Gerina Dunwich Birthday: 1959

*Tracy Nelson Birthday: 1947

*Charmian Carr Birthday: 1942

*John Amos Birthday: 1939

2. North Korea:

*Anniversary of the Constitution

3. Niue:

*Commission Holiday

4. Falkland Islands:

*Stanley Sports Day

5. Bulgaria:

*St. Stephen's Day

6. Vanuatu:

*Family Day

7. Cayman Islands:

*Public Holiday

8. Hong Kong:

*Public Holiday

9. Cayman Islands:

*Public Holiday

10. Israel:

*Chanukah

11. International:

*Feast Day: St. John the Apostle; St. Nicarete; St. Stephen; St. Fabiola; St. Marimba; St. John the Divine

*Asarah B'Tevet: Jewish Holiday

*Kwanzaa, Day 2: Kuichagulia which means "Self-Determination"

*Twelve Days of Christmas: Second Day