Events
Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil)
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.
Independence Day Jura
Jura Independence Day marks a pivotal moment in Swiss history, the peaceful separation of the predominantly French-speaking and Catholic region of Jura from the largely German-speaking and Protestant Canton of Bern. The holiday commemorating the 1974 plebiscite in which parts of Jura voted to form their own canton.
National Day (Luxembourg)
National Day in Luxembourg honors the Grand Duke’s official birthday and serves as the country’s national holiday. Originally linked to the monarch’s birthday, the date was fixed in 1961 to ensure pleasant summer weather. Across the country, towns host concerts, cultural events, and family gatherings, making it a joyful celebration of Luxembourg’s heritage, monarchy, and independence.
Midsummer Eve (Latvia)
Midsummer Eve in Latvia, known as Līgo Vakars, is celebrated with bonfires, songs, dancing and flower wreaths. It honors ancient pagan traditions of nature, fertility and the summer solstice, symbolizing light's triumph over darkness.