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:20260509T022023 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:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260509T022023 CREATED:20250710T200341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T032334Z UID:10000378-1783641600-1783727999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Day in The Bahamas DESCRIPTION:Independence Day in The Bahamas marks the country's full independence from British colonial rule in 1973\, making it a sovereign nation and a proud member of the Commonwealth of Nations. \nWhen is Independence Day?\nIndependence Day is celebrated annually on July 10. \nThe following is the list of Independence Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2020Friday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2021Saturday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2022Sunday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2023Monday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2025Thursday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2026Friday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2027Saturday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2028Monday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2031Thursday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2032Saturday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2033Sunday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2034Monday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2036Thursday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2037Friday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2038Saturday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2039Sunday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2042Thursday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2043Friday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2044Sunday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2045Monday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2048Friday \n \n Independence DayJul 10\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Day?\nThe Bahamas became a British Crown Colony in 1718\, after Britain moved to suppress piracy in the region. Over the centuries\, British-appointed governors ruled The Bahamas\, and political power remained in the hands of a small elite. The majority Black population was politically and economically marginalized. \nIn June 1942\, the Burma Road Riot took place in Nassau\, The Bahamas\, which is a major labor protest by Black Bahamian workers demanding fair wages and rights. \nIn 1953 the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) was formed\, which is the first political party to challenge the ruling elite. \nIn 1962\, the introduction of universal adult suffrage which allowed women and men could vote equally. \nIn 1967\, the landmark general election brought Majority Rule\, with the PLP\, led by Sir Lynden Pindling\, forming the first Black-led government. \nIn 1972\, the Bahamas held constitutional talks with the United Kingdom about full independence. \nOn July 10\, 1973\, The Bahamas officially gained independence from Britain. A midnight ceremony was held in Nassau\, where the Union Jack was lowered\, and the new Bahamian national flag was raised for the first time. \nSir Lynden Pindling became the first Prime Minister of the newly independent Bahamas. The Bahamas became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations\, with the British monarch remaining as ceremonial head of state. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-day-the-bahamas/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Independence-Day-in-The-Bahamas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260509T022023 CREATED:20250914T170142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T170526Z UID:10000568-1783641600-1783727999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Matariki DESCRIPTION:Matariki is the Māori New Year in New Zealand\, based on the rising of the Matariki star cluster (Pleiades). It is a time of remembrance\, celebration\, and renewal\, officially recognized as a public holiday since 2022. \nWhen is Matariki?\nMatariki is celebrated on the first Monday in June every year. \nThe following is the list of Matariki from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Matariki DayJun 24\, 2022Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 14\, 2023Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 28\, 2024Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 20\, 2025Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 10\, 2026Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 25\, 2027Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 14\, 2028Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 06\, 2029Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 21\, 2030Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 11\, 2031Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 02\, 2032Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 24\, 2033Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 07\, 2034Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 29\, 2035Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 18\, 2036Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 10\, 2037Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 25\, 2038Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 15\, 2039Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 06\, 2040Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 19\, 2041Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 11\, 2042Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 03\, 2043Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 24\, 2044Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 07\, 2045Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 29\, 2046Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 19\, 2047Friday \n \n Matariki DayJul 03\, 2048Friday \n \n Matariki DayJun 25\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Matariki?\nMatariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster\, which reappears in the mid-winter sky (June–July). For Māori communities\, the first sighting of Matariki each year marked the beginning of the new year in the traditional Māori lunar calendar. \nThe festival was a time for harvesting and food storage at the end of the growing season\, honoring ancestors who had passed away\, and celebrating new life and planning for the year ahead. \nDifferent tribes had their own customs\, but all linked the stars to seasonal cycles\, agriculture\, and spirituality. \nWith the arrival of European settlers in the 19th century\, Western calendars and traditions became dominant. By the late 19th and much of the 20th century\, Matariki celebrations had faded\, surviving only in some iwi and rural communities. For generations\, it was largely overlooked in national culture. \nFrom the 1970s onward\, interest in Māori culture and traditions grew as part of a wider cultural renaissance. \nScholars\, elders\, and community leaders promoted the significance of Matariki\, leading to local celebrations and school programs. \nBy the early 2000s\, Matariki festivals were becoming common across the country\, emphasizing cultural pride\, astronomy\, and community gatherings. \nIn 2022\, Matariki was officially recognized as a public holiday in New Zealand\, the first holiday to honor Māori culture specifically. \nThe date shifts each year\, based on the lunar calendar and the appearance of the Matariki cluster\, but it always falls in winter (late June or early July). URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/matariki/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Matariki.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR