BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260509T162819 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River\, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries\, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil's most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida\, one of the largest churches in the world\, to pay tribute. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTSTAMP:20260509T162819 CREATED:20250914T220921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T025819Z UID:10000571-1763078400-1763164799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Canterbury Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Canterbury Anniversary Day commemorates the arrival of the First Four Ships in 1850 and the founding of the Canterbury Province. Though linked to December 16\, it is now observed on the Show Day in November\, marked by agricultural fairs\, community events and a regional holiday. \nWhen is Canterbury Anniversary Day?\nCanterbury Anniversary Day is observed on the second Friday after the first Tuesday in November each year. \nThe following is the list of Canterbury Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 13\, 2020Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 12\, 2021Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 11\, 2022Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 17\, 2023Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 15\, 2024Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 14\, 2025Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 13\, 2026Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 12\, 2027Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 17\, 2028Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 16\, 2029Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 15\, 2030Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 14\, 2031Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 12\, 2032Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 11\, 2033Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 17\, 2034Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 16\, 2035Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 14\, 2036Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 13\, 2037Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 12\, 2038Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 11\, 2039Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 16\, 2040Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 15\, 2041Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 14\, 2042Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 13\, 2043Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 11\, 2044Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 17\, 2045Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 16\, 2046Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 15\, 2047Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 13\, 2048Friday \n \n Canterbury Anniversary DayNov 12\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Canterbury Anniversary Day?\nCanterbury Anniversary Day commemorates the arrival of the First Four Ships of settlers organized by the Canterbury Association. \nOn December 16\, 1850\, the Charlotte Jane\, Randolph\, Sir George Seymour\, and Cressy arrived in Lyttelton Harbour carrying around 790 settlers from England. These settlers\, mostly from the Church of England\, were part of a planned colonization effort to establish a religious and agricultural community in Canterbury. \nThis moment is regarded as the founding of the Canterbury settlement\, laying the foundation for the modern city of Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. \nUnder the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852\, the Canterbury Province was formally established in 1853 with its own council and administrative powers. December 16 became the official provincial holiday\, celebrating the founding of the province. \nThe provincial system allowed Canterbury to manage land\, farming\, and local infrastructure until the abolition of provinces in 1876. \nEven after the end of provincial governments\, Anniversary Days were preserved as regional public holidays. Canterbury Anniversary Day continued to be tied to December 16\, but over time\, the date of observance shifted. \nTo align with local traditions\, Canterbury Anniversary Day began to be observed on the second Friday after the first Tuesday in November. This coincides with Show Day\, the final day of the Canterbury A&P (Agricultural and Pastoral) Show\, one of New Zealand's largest agricultural events. The change made the holiday more practical and festive\, giving residents a long spring weekend linked to a major regional celebration. \nToday\, Canterbury Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday for Christchurch and North Canterbury (South Canterbury has its own anniversary day). URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/canterbury-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Canterbury-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR