BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.16.2//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:20260526T122417 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:20260206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTSTAMP:20260526T122417 CREATED:20250914T162600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T162600Z UID:10000566-1770336000-1770422399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Waitangi Day DESCRIPTION:Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840\, marking the foundation of New Zealand. It is observed with ceremonies\, cultural events\, and reflection on the nation's bicultural identity and history. \nWhen is Waitangi Day?\nWaitangi Day is observed on February 6 every year. \nThe following is the list of Waitangi Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2020Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2021Saturday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2022Sunday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2023Monday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2025Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2026Friday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2027Saturday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2028Sunday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2031Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2032Friday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2033Sunday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2034Monday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2037Friday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2038Saturday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2039Sunday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2040Monday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2042Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2043Friday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2044Saturday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2045Monday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2048Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Waitangi Day?\nOn February 6\, 1840\, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands between representatives of the British Crown (led by Captain William Hobson) and more than 40 Māori chiefs. \nThe treaty was intended to establish British sovereignty while guaranteeing Māori ownership of their lands\, forests\, and fisheries\, and granting them the rights of British subjects. \nHowever\, the English and Māori versions differed\, leading to disputes over interpretation—especially concerning sovereignty and governance. Over the years\, breaches of the treaty fueled conflict\, land confiscations\, and mistrust between Māori and the Crown. \nFor decades\, the treaty was largely ignored by colonial authorities\, and February 6 was not widely commemorated. \nThe first official celebration took place in 1934\, when Governor-General Lord Bledisloe gifted the Treaty House and Waitangi grounds to the nation. This act marked the beginning of formal recognition of Waitangi as a place of national significance. \nIn 1974\, Prime Minister Norman Kirk's government declared Waitangi Day a national public holiday\, recognizing it as New Zealand's founding day. Before this\, New Zealand's national day was often considered to be New Zealand Day\, but the renaming emphasized the importance of the treaty. \nFrom the 1970s onward\, Māori protest movements used Waitangi Day to highlight grievances about breaches of the treaty\, land rights\, and the need for restitution. \nAnnual commemorations at Waitangi often included demonstrations and calls for justice\, making the day both celebratory and contentious. The establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal in 1975 allowed investigation into treaty breaches and gave the treaty greater legal and political weight. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/waitangi-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Waitangi-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR