Holidays on Earth Today: February 16, 2008

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 47th day of the year!

318 days left this year!

Here is what is going on today around the world:

1. United States:

*National Almond Day

*Sneeze Day

*Feast of Sticky Buns

*Bumper Car Day

*Mule Day

*Annual Sit and Spit Contest

*Imperial Valley Lettuce Ball: El Centro, California

*Do A Grouch A Favor Day

*World Championship Crab Races: Crescent City, California

*John McEnroe Birthday: 1959

2. Lithuania:

*Independence Day: 1918

3. North Korea:

*Kim Jong-il's Birthday: 1942

4. Japan:

*Jō Odagiri Birthday: 1976

*Nanase Aikawa Birthday: 1975

5. United Kingdom:

*Auld Deer: Cattle Fair: Scotland

*Amanda Louise Holden Birthday: 1971

*Christopher Eccleston Birthday: 1964

*Andy Taylor Birthday: 1961

6. International:

*Lent

*Feast Day: St. Juliana; St. Flavian; St. Pamphilius; Saint Abda of Edessa; Saint Elias; Remembrance of Lambertus;; Saint Lucilla; Saint Gilbert of Sempringham;

Saint Aganus; Saint Honestus; Saint Julian of Egypt; and Saint Onesimus

*Kyoto Protocol Day