Holidays on Earth Today: December 31, 2009

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Miko Amaranthine
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 365th day of the year!

Finally 0 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Twelve Days of Christmas: 7th Day

*Kwanzaa

*New Year's Eve

*Universal Hour of Peace Day

*World Peace Meditation Day

*First Nights

*Watch Night

*Unlucky Day: Astronomy

*Blue Moon

*National Champagne Day

*Check the Smoke Alarms Day

*Cowbellion de Rakin Revel: Alabama

*No Resolution Day

*You're All Done Day

*Make Up Your Mind Day

*No Interruptions Day

*Bob Bryar Birthday: 1979

*Donald Trump Jr. Birthday: 1977

*Joe McIntyre Birthday: 1972

*Nicholas Sparks Birthday: 1965

*Val Kilmer Birthday: 1959

*Jane Badler Birthday: 1953

*James Remar Birthday: 1953

*Susan Shwartz Birthday: 1949

*Donna Summer Birthday: 1948

*John Denver Birthday: 1943

*Rosalind Cash Birthday: 1938

*Taylor Mead Birthday: 1924

*Jonah Jones Birthday: 1909

2. El Salvador:

*Bank Holiday

3. Japan:

*Omisoka

*Namahge

4. Yemen:

*Bank Holiday

5. Switzerland:

*Commemoration of the Restoration of St. Sylvester

6. Congo:

*Republic Day

*Foundation of the Congolese Labour Party

7. Azerbaijan:

*Day of Azeri Solidarity

8. Montserrat:

*Festival Day

9. Scotland:

*Hogmanay

10. Philippines:

*Last Day of the Year: Official Holiday

11. Ghana:

*Revolution Day

12. Western Samoa:

*Samoan Fire Dance

13. Comoros:

*Independence Day

9. International:

*Twelve Days of Christmas: 7th Day

*Feast Day: St. Sylvester I

*Kwanzaa, Day 6: Kuumba which means "Creativity"

Published by Miko Amaranthine

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  • Jan Corn 12/22/2009

    Wow, you've done these way ahead. My heart skipped a beat when I saw that there were no days left in the year, thought I'd seriously lost track of time. And then..it sunk in :)

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