Even though I live in the United States, I decided to take off work and celebrate the Chinese holiday of 10-10. The date is a momentous occasion in Chinese history.  On October 10, 1911, the underground Chinese nationalist goverment finally overthrew the Qing (Ching) dynasty which meant no more Manchurian rule over China.  In San Francisco, Chinese kids take the day off from school and there is usually a huge parade through Chinatown.  What a glorious occasion.