Day Guide for Wednesday February 10th 2016

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 10th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 41 of 2016.

Holidays on February 10th 2016

International: Ash Wednesday. Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.
International: Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
Malta: Feast of St. Paul's shipwreck. Commemorates when St. Paul was shipwrecked on Malta in 60AD as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament
South Korea: Korean New Year. Substitute day as Seollal falls on a Sunday in 2016
Vietnam: Tet Holiday. Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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There are no observances today.

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