Holidays on Earth Today: December 6, 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 340th day of the year!

25 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Gazpacho Day

*Microwave Oven Day

*Coats & Toys For Kids Day

*Miner's Day

*Thor's Day

*National Pawnbrokers Day

*St. Nicholas Day

*Skywarn Recognition Day

*Ryan Carnes Birthday: 1982

*Lindsay Price Birthday: 1976

*Janine Turner Birthday: 1962

*David Lovering Birthday: 1961

*Tom Hulce Birthday: 1953

*Craig Newmark Birthday: 1952

*Sonia Manzano Birthday: 1950

*JoBeth Williams Birthday: 1948

*Agnes Moorehead Birthday: 1900

2. Spain:

*Constitution Day

3. Ghana:

*Farmer's Day

4. Finland:

*Independence Day

5. Ukraine:

*St. Nicholas Day

6. Aruba:

*St. Nicholas Day

7. Belgium:

*St. Nicholas Day

8. Bulgaria:

*St. Nicholas Day

9. Germany:

*St. Nicholas Day

10. Italy:

*St. Nicholas Day

11. Monaco:

*St. Nicholas Day

12. Ecuador:

*Foundation of Quito

*Day of Quito

13. Canada:

*National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

14. India:

*Sindhi Topi Day

15. Bophuthatswana:

*Independence Day

16. Ireland:

* Irish Free State Constitution was recognized

17. Afghanistan:

*Arafa

18. International:

*Feast Day: St. Aemilianus; St. Nicholas; Abraham of Kratia; & St. Emilian.