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:20260421T195637 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:20260421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTSTAMP:20260421T195637 CREATED:20251103T034412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T034412Z UID:10000740-1776729600-1776815999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Radonitsa DESCRIPTION:Radonitsa\, also known as Day of Rejoicing\, is an important Eastern Orthodox commemoration of the departed\, celebrated in Belarus\, Russia\, Ukraine\, and other Slavic countries. On this day\, families visit cemeteries to honor deceased relatives\, bringing food\, flowers and Easter eggs to their graves as symbols of life and resurrection. In Belarus\, Radonitsa is both a religious and public holiday\, blending ancient traditions with Christian faith. \nWhen is Radonitsa?\nRadonitsa in Belarus falls on the second Tuesday after Orthodox Easter. \nThe following is the list of Radonitsa from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n RadonitsaApr 28\, 2020Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 11\, 2021Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 03\, 2022Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 25\, 2023Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 14\, 2024Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 29\, 2025Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 21\, 2026Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 11\, 2027Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 25\, 2028Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 17\, 2029Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 07\, 2030Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 22\, 2031Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 11\, 2032Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 03\, 2033Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 18\, 2034Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 29\, 2036Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 14\, 2037Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 26\, 2039Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 15\, 2040Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 30\, 2041Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 22\, 2042Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 12\, 2043Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 03\, 2044Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 18\, 2045Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 30\, 2047Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaApr 14\, 2048Tuesday \n \n RadonitsaMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Radonitsa?\nRadonitsa is an ancient Eastern Slavic Orthodox Christian tradition that blends pre-Christian ancestral rites with Christian teachings on resurrection and eternal life. It is serving as a time to remember the dead not with sorrow\, but with joy and hope in Christ's victory over death. \nThe holiday's roots reach back to pagan times\, when Slavic peoples held spring festivals to honor their ancestors. Families would visit graves\, share food\, and celebrate the renewal of nature\, a reflection of the belief that the boundary between the living and the dead was thinnest in spring. When Christianity spread through the Slavic lands in the 10th century\, the Orthodox Church incorporated these ancestral customs into Christian practice\, transforming them into a commemoration of the departed in the light of the Resurrection. \nBy the 14th century\, Radonitsa had become an officially recognized church observance in many parts of Eastern Europe\, including Belarus\, Russia\, and Ukraine. The name itself derives from the Slavic word radost\, meaning "joy"\, symbolizing the faithful's rejoicing that the dead share in the promise of eternal life through Christ. \nTraditionally\, families attend a memorial service at church and then visit cemeteries\, where they clean graves\, decorate them with flowers\, light candles\, and share festive foods—especially dyed Easter eggs\, representing rebirth and resurrection. Food is sometimes left symbolically for the departed\, and family members greet each other with Easter greetings\, such as "Christ is Risen!" \nIn modern Belarus\, Radonitsa is both a religious and public holiday\, officially recognized since 1992. It remains a heartfelt day of remembrance\, family unity\, and faith\, honoring loved ones through both prayer and celebration\, as life and resurrection triumph over grief. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/radonitsa/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Radonitsa-in-Belarus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTSTAMP:20260421T195637 CREATED:20251112T051433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T051433Z UID:10000754-1776729600-1776815999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Tiradentes Day DESCRIPTION:Tiradentes Day honors Joaquim José da Silva Xavier\, known as Tiradentes\, a national hero of Brazil's independence movement. He led the Inconfidência Mineira\, an 18th-century rebellion against Portuguese colonial rule in Minas Gerais. Though the uprising failed and Tiradentes was executed in 1792\, his courage and sacrifice became symbols of freedom and national identity. \nWhen is Tiradentes Day?\nTiradentes Day in Brazil is celebrated on April 21 each year. \nThe following is the list of Tiradentes Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2022Thursday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2023Friday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2024Sunday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2025Monday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2028Friday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2029Saturday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2030Sunday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2031Monday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2033Thursday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2034Friday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2035Saturday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2036Monday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2039Thursday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2040Saturday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2041Sunday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2042Monday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2044Thursday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2045Friday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2046Saturday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2047Sunday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Tiradentes DayApr 21\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Tiradentes Day?\nBorn in Minas Gerais\, then part of colonial Brazil under Portuguese rule\, Tiradentes worked as a dentist\, miner\, and member of the colonial militia. He lived during a time when the Portuguese crown imposed heavy taxes on the gold-rich region\, particularly through the oppressive derrama system\, which allowed officials to confiscate unpaid gold taxes from local residents. These harsh economic conditions\, coupled with Enlightenment ideas spreading from Europe and the American Revolution\, inspired Tiradentes and others to dream of independence. \nIn the 1780s\, Tiradentes joined a group of intellectuals\, military officers and landowners in what became known as the Inconfidência Mineira\, a secret movement seeking to overthrow Portuguese control and establish an independent republic in Minas Gerais. Their plan included adopting a flag bearing the Latin motto "Freedom\, even if late"\, which later became the motto of the state of Minas Gerais. \nHowever\, the plot was betrayed to the Portuguese authorities before it could be carried out. Tiradentes was arrested in 1789 and imprisoned in Rio de Janeiro for nearly three years. While many of his co-conspirators were pardoned or exiled\, Tiradentes took full responsibility for the revolt. \nOn April 21\, 1792\, Tiradentes was executed by hanging in Rio de Janeiro. His body was dismembered\, and his remains were displayed publicly as a warning to others. Far from silencing the call for freedom\, his death turned him into a martyr. Over time\, he came to symbolize courage\, patriotism and the struggle for independence. \nIn the decades that followed\, Tiradentes' image was rehabilitated and celebrated\, especially during Brazil's move toward independence in 1822 and the establishment of the Republic in 1889. The new republican government embraced Tiradentes as a national hero\, portraying him as a Christ-like figure of sacrifice and moral conviction. \nIn 1890\, the Provisional Republican Government officially declared April 21 a national holiday to commemorate his execution and immortalize his contribution to Brazil's national identity. Today\, Tiradentes Day is marked with official ceremonies\, military parades\, and public tributes throughout Brazil. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/tiradentes-day/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Tiradentes-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR