Holidays on Earth Today: February 2, 2010

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 33rd day of the year!

332 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Groundhog Day

*National Change your Windshield Wipers Day

*Groundhog Job Shadow Day

*Hedgehog Day

*Imbolic

*Sled Dog Day

*African American Coaches Day

*Purification Day

*Brew Hog Day

*Feast of Pan

*Bonza Bottler Day

*Wives' Feast Day

*Brigit's Day

*Yuma Crossing Day

*Feast of Torches

*National Heavenly Hash Day

*Danielle White Birthday: 1992

*Jennifer Westfeldt Birthday: 1970

*Robert DeLeo Birthday: 1966

*Eva Cassidy Birthday: 1963

*Michael T. Weiss Birthday: 1962

*Lauren Lane Birthday: 1961

*Ina Garten Birthday: 1954

*Christie Brinkley Birthday: 1954

*Farrah Fawcett Birthday: 1947

*Aloyisus Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Birthday: 1928

2. Liechtenstein:

*Candlemas

3. Switzerland:

*Candlemas: Presentation of the Lord

4. Peru:

*Virgen de la Candelaria: Puno

5. Sweden:

*KyndelsmÃssodagen

6. Bolivia:

*Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria

7. Brazil:

*Festa de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes Porto Allegre

8. Mexico:

*Día de la Candelaria

9. Canada:

*Groundhog Day

10. France:

*Crepe Day (La Chandeleur): Pancake Day

11. Scotland:

*Quarter Day of the Christian Calendar

12. Czech Republic:

*Hromnice

13. International:

*Feast Day: St. Joan de Lestonnac; St. Cornelius; Our Lady of Navigators, George III Day & Virgin of Candelaria

*Presentation of Our Lord: Purification of the Virgin Mary

*Imbolic: Northern Hemisphere

*Lughnasadh: Southern Hemisphere

*World Day for Consecrated Life

*World Wetlands Day