BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260511T151515 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:20251127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128 DTSTAMP:20260511T151515 CREATED:20241213T205058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T004937Z UID:10000052-1764201600-1764287999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day in USA DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a significant holiday traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. This holiday has its roots in early colonial times as a harvest festival\, and it is a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the harvest and of the preceding year. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Thanksgiving Day?\nThe History of Thanksgiving Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Pilgrims' Thanksgiving\n\nWhen is Thanksgiving Day?\nIn the United States\, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. \nThe following is the list of Thanksgiving Day in the United States from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 26\, 2020Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 25\, 2021Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 24\, 2022Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 23\, 2023Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 28\, 2024Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 27\, 2025Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 26\, 2026Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 25\, 2027Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 23\, 2028Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 22\, 2029Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 28\, 2030Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 27\, 2031Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 25\, 2032Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 24\, 2033Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 23\, 2034Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 22\, 2035Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 27\, 2036Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 26\, 2037Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 25\, 2038Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 24\, 2039Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 22\, 2040Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 28\, 2041Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 27\, 2042Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 26\, 2043Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 24\, 2044Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 23\, 2045Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 22\, 2046Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 28\, 2047Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 26\, 2048Thursday \n \n Thanksgiving DayNovember 25\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Thanksgiving Day?\nThe history of Thanksgiving Day in the United States is rooted in early colonial history. Long before Europeans arrived\, various Native American tribes celebrated the end of the harvest season with feasting and merriment. The English and Europeans also had a tradition of celebrating after the harvest was complete\, thanking God for the bounty. \nThe "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in October 1621. This feast lasted three days\, and it was attended by the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. However\, the early celebration was more of a religious observance\, and it wasn't called "Thanksgiving" at that time. \nIn 1789\, President George Washington issued a proclamation naming Thursday\, November 26\, a "Day of Public Thanksgiving" – the first time Thanksgiving was celebrated under the new Constitution. \nIn the 19th century\, Sarah Hale\, an influential magazine editor and author\, campaigned for Thanksgiving to be a national holiday. \nIn 1863\, President Abraham Lincoln heeded Hale's request and scheduled Thanksgiving for the final Thursday in November. It was celebrated on that day every year until 1939. \nIn 1939\, Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving up a week to help boost retail sales during the Great Depression. This change was met with much controversy. \nIn 1941\, Congress passed a law that established Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November\, where it remains today. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Thanksgiving Day\, people in the United States engage in various traditions and activities that are centered around family\, food\, and giving thanks. \nThe most prominent feature of Thanksgiving is the gathering of family and friends for a large meal. This often includes people traveling long distances to be with loved ones. \nThe Thanksgiving meal typically includes turkey\, stuffing (or dressing)\, mashed potatoes with gravy\, sweet potatoes\, cranberry sauce\, various fall vegetables\, and pumpkin pie. Some families include dishes from their cultural heritage or family recipes that have been passed down through generations. \nWatching football on Thanksgiving Day is a long-standing American tradition. The National Football League (NFL) has games scheduled throughout the day. \nMany people watch Thanksgiving parades\, the most famous being the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. These parades often feature large balloons\, floats\, marching bands\, and performances. \nFor many\, Thanksgiving is a day to relax\, enjoy the company of others\, and perhaps indulge in a nap after the feast. \nEach family tends to develop its own traditions and ways of celebrating\, making Thanksgiving a very personal and unique holiday for many. \nThe Pilgrims' Thanksgiving\nThe Pilgrims' Thanksgiving is a significant part of American history\, commemorating the harvest feast shared in 1621 between the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag Indigenous people. While it is primarily associated with American Thanksgiving\, its themes of gratitude\, survival and cooperation resonate widely. \nIn 1620\, a group of English Puritans seeking religious freedom sailed aboard the Mayflower to the New World. They landed at Plymouth Rock (now Massachusetts) and established the Plymouth Colony. \nThe first winter was harsh\, with nearly half of the settlers perishing from cold\, disease\, and malnutrition. The survivors were aided by the Wampanoag people\, who taught them crucial survival skills\, including planting corn\, fishing\, and hunting. \nIn autumn 1621\, the Pilgrims celebrated a successful harvest\, marking their first year of survival in the New World. The Wampanoag\, led by Chief Massasoit\, joined the three-day feast\, contributing to the celebration. \nThe feast symbolizes the Pilgrims' gratitude for survival\, a successful harvest\, and the assistance of the Wampanoag. It highlights the brief period of mutual respect and collaboration between the settlers and Indigenous peoples. \nWhile Thanksgiving as a national holiday was formally established in the 19th century\, the story of the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving became central to its narrative. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/thanksgiving-day-usa/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thanksgiving-day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR