Holidays on Earth Today: December 9, 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 343rd day of the year!

22 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Weary Willie Day

*National Pastry Day

*Christmas Card Day

*Jesse Metcalfe Birthday: 1978

*Reiko Aylesworth Birthday: 1972

*Allison Smith Birthday: 1969

*Jakob Dylan Birthday: 1969

*David Anthony Higgins Birthday: 1961

*Donny Osmond Birthday: 1957

*Michael Nouri Birthday: 1945

*William Reynolds Birthday: 1931

*Dina Merrill Birthday: 1925

*Robert Livingston Birthday: 1904

*Margaret Hamilton Birthday: 1902

*Emmett Kelly Birthday: 1898

*Clarence Birdseye Birthday: 1886

2. Northern Marianas:

*Constitution Day

3. Tanzania:

*Independence Day

4. Sweden:

*Anna's Day

5. Finland:

*Anna's Day

6. Peru:

*Army Day

7. Antigua and Barbuda:

*National Heroes Day

8. Mexico:

*Fiesta of the Mother of Health

9. International:

*UN International Anti-Corruption Day

*Feast Day: Conception of the Virgin Mary; St. Leocadia; St. Nectarius of Auvergne; St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin; Peter Fourier; St. George