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:20260509T002837 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:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260509T002837 CREATED:20250819T050356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T050557Z UID:10000432-1781913600-1781999999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Midsummer Day Sweden DESCRIPTION:Midsummer Day in Sweden is rooted in solstice traditions. It is one of Sweden's most cherished holidays\, marking the arrival of summer. The highlight is Midsummer Eve\, with maypole dancing\, flower wreaths\, traditional foods like herring and strawberries\, and folklore rituals. \nWhen is Midsummer Day?\nMidsummer Day in Sweden is celebrated on the Saturday between June 20–26. \nThe following is the list of Midsummer Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2020Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2021Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 25\, 2022Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 24\, 2023Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 22\, 2024Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 21\, 2025Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2026Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2027Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 24\, 2028Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 23\, 2029Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 22\, 2030Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 21\, 2031Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2032Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 25\, 2033Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 24\, 2034Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 23\, 2035Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 21\, 2036Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2037Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2038Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 25\, 2039Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 23\, 2040Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 22\, 2041Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 21\, 2042Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2043Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 25\, 2044Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 24\, 2045Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 23\, 2046Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 22\, 2047Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2048Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Midsummer Day?\nMidsummer in Sweden began as ancient fertility and solstice rituals\, later blended with Christian traditions. Over centuries\, it evolved into a uniquely Swedish holiday with maypole dancing\, flower wreaths\, folklore\, and festive meals. \nMidsummer celebrations date back to pagan times\, connected to the summer solstice and fertility rituals. People believed that nature was at its most powerful during the longest day of the year. Plants and herbs gathered on Midsummer Eve were thought to have strong healing and magical properties. \nWith Christianity\, Midsummer was associated with the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24). The church tried to Christianize the existing solstice festivities by linking them to a religious feast day. \nBy the 16th century\, Midsummer was one of the most important popular festivals in Sweden. The maypole became a central tradition (likely introduced from Germany in the late Middle Ages). \nIn 1900s\, Midsummer became increasingly tied to national identity and rural heritage\, celebrated as a symbol of Swedish culture. \nIn 1953\, Sweden standardized Midsummer celebrations by moving Midsummer Day to the Saturday between June 20–26\, instead of June 24. This allowed for a consistent long holiday weekend. \nToday\, it is second only to Christmas in importance and marks the start of the summer holiday season. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/midsummer-day-sweden/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Midsummer-Day-Sweden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260509T002837 CREATED:20251003T021843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T022105Z UID:10000625-1781913600-1781999999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Midsummer Day (Finland) DESCRIPTION:Midsummer Day (Juhannus) in Finland marks the summer solstice and the Day of the Finnish Flag. Families gather at summer cottages\, light bonfires\, enjoy saunas\, and celebrate under the midnight sun\, making it one of Finland's most cherished holidays. \nWhen is Midsummer Day?\nMidsummer Day in Finland is celebrated on the Saturday between June 20 and 26. \nThe following is the list of Midsummer Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2020Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2021Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 25\, 2022Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 24\, 2023Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 22\, 2024Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 21\, 2025Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2026Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2027Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 24\, 2028Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 23\, 2029Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 22\, 2030Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 21\, 2031Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2032Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 25\, 2033Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 24\, 2034Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 23\, 2035Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 21\, 2036Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2037Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2038Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 25\, 2039Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 23\, 2040Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 22\, 2041Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 21\, 2042Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2043Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 25\, 2044Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 24\, 2045Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 23\, 2046Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 22\, 2047Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 20\, 2048Saturday \n \n Midsummer DayJun 26\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Midsummer Day?\nMidsummer has roots in ancient fertility and sun rituals\, tied to the summer solstice\, when daylight is longest. Early Finns lit bonfires to drive away evil spirits and ensure a good harvest. Divination rituals\, especially those predicting marriage and love\, were common. \nWith the Christianization of Finland (from the 12th century onward)\, Midsummer was linked to the feast of St. John the Baptist. \nThe Finnish name Juhannus for Midsummer Day comes from Johannes\, the Finnish form of John. Pagan customs such as bonfires and love charms continued\, but were reinterpreted in a Christian context. \nIn the 19th century\, Midsummer became associated not only with the solstice but also with Finnish national identity. \nIn 1934\, Midsummer was officially declared a public holiday in Finland. \nSince 1955\, Midsummer has been celebrated on the Saturday between June 20 and 26. That same year\, it was also designated as the Day of the Finnish Flag\, with the national flag flown continuously from Midsummer Eve evening until the following night. 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