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:20260423T230308 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:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTSTAMP:20260423T230308 CREATED:20251104T030444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T030940Z UID:10000748-1780012800-1780099199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Bermuda Day DESCRIPTION:Bermuda Day marks the start of summer and is one of the island's most beloved holidays. Originally known as Empire Day\, it evolved into a uniquely Bermudian celebration of national pride\, culture\, and heritage. Many islanders also take their first swim of the year and enjoy picnics or boat outings. Bermuda Day captures the island's joyful spirit and sense of community\, blending tradition and Caribbean flair. \nWhen is Bermuda Day?\nBermuda Day is celebrated on the last Friday in May each year. \nThe following is the list of Bermuda Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Bermuda DayMay 29\, 2020Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 28\, 2021Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 27\, 2022Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 31\, 2024Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 30\, 2025Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 29\, 2026Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 28\, 2027Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 26\, 2028Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 25\, 2029Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 31\, 2030Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 30\, 2031Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 28\, 2032Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 27\, 2033Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 26\, 2034Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 25\, 2035Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 30\, 2036Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 29\, 2037Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 28\, 2038Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 27\, 2039Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 25\, 2040Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 31\, 2041Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 30\, 2042Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 29\, 2043Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 27\, 2044Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 26\, 2045Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 25\, 2046Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 31\, 2047Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 29\, 2048Friday \n \n Bermuda DayMay 28\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Bermuda Day?\nBermuda Day has evolved into one of the island's most meaningful cultural holidays\, symbolizing national pride\, community spirit and the unofficial start of summer. \nThe holiday began in 1902 as Empire Day\, meant to honor Queen Victoria and celebrate ties to the British Empire. Over time\, as Bermudians developed a stronger sense of local identity\, as well as pride in their African\, Caribbean and Portuguese heritage\, the celebration shifted away from colonial symbolism. \nIn 1979\, the holiday was officially renamed Bermuda Day\, marking a key moment in the island's cultural development. It became a day to honor Bermudian traditions\, achievements\, and unity. That same year\, the first Bermuda Day Parade was held in Hamilton\, featuring local dance troupes\, Gombey performers\, floats\, and marching bands—a tradition that remains central to the holiday. \nBermuda Day is also tied to the island's connection to the sea and outdoor life. Historically\, many Bermudians believed Bermuda Day marked the earliest acceptable date to take the first ocean swim of the year\, kicking off boating season and summer festivities. This playful tradition still holds cultural value\, even as warmer-weather swims have become more common. \nIn 2018\, the holiday was moved from May 24 to the last Friday in May\, allowing for consistent long-weekend celebrations. \nToday\, Bermuda Day blends heritage\, pageantry and community pride. It represents the island's cultural journey—from colonial observance to a vibrant expression of Bermudian identity\, celebrated with parades\, sporting events\, picnics and the joyful energy of summer's arrival. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/bermuda-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bermuda-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR