Holidays on Earth Today: November 30, 2007

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 334th day of the year!

31 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*Computer Security Day: Today in 1988, this holiday was started to bring forth issues that involved security on ones personal and professional computer systems.

*National Mousse Day: A delicate mixture of eggs and cream create this taste bud teasing treat that first started in Spain and Belgium. It came to America in the late 1960's.

*Stay at Home Because You Are Well Day: This is actually a patented holiday that was created by two people under the name Wellcat.com. Supposedly today people are suggested to call in well and take a day off work. I guess that means that Monday is find a new job day.

*National Meth Awareness Day: Methamphetamine abuse is on the rise so it only befitting that a day be set aside to raise the awareness of this terrible drug that is being produced all around the nation. Take a look at the link, it is very educational.

*Day of Friendship: This is a greeting card holiday I believe since the greeting card companies are the only ones to announce this holiday. There are other officially marked Day of Friendship holidays around the world however none are marked for today.

*Perpetual Youth Day: This day has been set up in honor of Dick Clark's Birthday today. Unfortuantely I could not find an exact reason that connected Clark with this holiday however I assume it is for his youthful appearance.

*Dick Clark's Birthday: Born in 1929, he has basically done it all as a radio personality, game show host and CEO of his own corporation.

*Samuel Clemens Birthday: Otherwise known by his pseudonym Mark Twain, he was born in 1835 and was the writer of many classics such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

*Abbott Howard Hoffman Birthday: Better known by the nickname, Abbie, he was a social and political activist in the United States and started the Youth International Party. He was born in 1936.

*Chanel Iman Robinson Birthday: Known as an American Supermodel, she was born in 1989.

*Jordan Robert Farmar Birthday: Born in 1986, he is a famous NBA player and is a point guard for the LA Lakers.

*Kaley Christine Cuoco Birthday: Born in 1985, she is best known for her current acting role in The Big Bang Theory and 8 Simple Rules.

*Emil Gregory Steiner Birthday: Born in 1978, he is an author and journalist.

*Clayton Holmes Grissom Birthday: Best known for his role in the second season of American Idol, Clay Aiken was born in 1978.

*Benjamin Edward Stiller Birthday: Born in 1965, he is a famous American actor.

*Richard Wayne Fields Birthday: Best known for his voice of The Price is Right, he was born in 1960.

2. Republic of Benin:

*National Day: Although Benin received its independence on August 1, 1960 from France, today is the official national holiday to celebrate.

3. Barbados and Yemen:

*Independence Day: Today in 1966, these two Caribbean countries were given its independence from the United Kingdom.

4. Turkmenistan:

*Harvest Holiday: This has been placed on this list because I have found many errors on various websites and various printed media stating today is the National Harvest Holiday. I have found that this holiday is in fact only celebrated on the last Sunday of the month of November. Therefore, today is not Harvest Holiday.

5. Philippines:

*Bonifacio Day: This holiday is in honor of a man by the name of Andrés Bonifacio who urged all the people to enter into the Philippine Revolution against Spain.

6.France:

*Clémence Poésy Birthday: Born in 1982, she is best known for her role in Harry Potter as Fleur Delacour.

7. United Kindom:

*Winston Churchill Birthday: Born in 1874, Churchill has a statesman that was later the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice in his lifetime. He is also well known as the officer of the British Army and later was awarded with the Nobel Prize for his historical writings.

*Alan Hutton Birthday: Born in 1984, he is a right-back footballer for the Rangers in the Scottish Premier League.

*Dougie Lee Poynter Birthday: Born in 1987, he is well known as a bass guitar and vocalist in the group McFly.

*Benjamin David Thatcher Birthday: Born in 1975, he is a Welsh Footballer that plays Left-Back for the Charlton Athletic.

*Desiree Weeks Birthday:Born in 1968, she is a soul, pop and R&B singer and songwriter. She is better known as Des'ree.

*David Nicholls Birthday: Born in 1966, he is a screenwriter and novelist best known for his work with the novel Starter for Ten.

*Lorraine Kelly Birthday: Best known for her work as a television presenter, she was born in 1959.

*William Michael Albert Broad Birthday: Born in 1955, he is better known as Billy Idol and his work as a singer and songwriter.

8. Japan:

*Prince Akishino Fumihito Birthday: Prince Fumihito is the second son of Emperor Akihito and the Empress Michiko and is second in line for the throne of Japan. He was born in 1965.

9. International:

*St. Andrew's Day: This is a catholic holiday that is celebrated in Haiti, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland.

*International Computer Security Day: Same as Computer Security Day above.

*Cities for Life Day: This is an important holiday that more than 300 cities around the world declare their opposition to the death penalty.