Holidays on Earth Today: October 15, 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 288th day of the year!

77 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Mushroom Day

*Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

*World Poetry Day

*Driving Day

*Mertz of All Possible Mertzes

*National Grouch Day

*White Cane Safety Day

*National Shut-In Visitation Day

*World Food Day

*National Roast Pheasant Day

*Ether Day

*Grouch Day

*Get to Know Your Customers Day

*Get Smart About Credit Day

*Keyshia Cole Birthday: 1981

*Eric Benét Birthday: 1970

*Emeril Lagasse Birthday: 1959

*Tito Jackson Birthday: 1953

*Richard Carpenter Birthday: 1946

*Mario Puzo Birthday: 1820

2. French Guiana:

*Cayenne Festival

3. Tunisia:

*Evacuation Day

4. Australia:

*International Day of Older People

*World Rural Women's Day

5. Sri Lanka:

*National Tree Planting Day

6. Burkina Faso:

*Rectification Day

7. Spain:

*Parade of Giants & Dwarves

8. Brazil:

*Teachers' Day

9. Canada:

*Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

10. International:

*International Credit Union Day

*Feast Day: St. Teresa of Avila; St. Lucian of Antioch; & St. Andeol.

*Global Hand-washing Day