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:20260509T022022 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:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTSTAMP:20260509T022022 CREATED:20251015T044149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T044405Z UID:10000722-1784505600-1784591999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Marine Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Marine Day honors the ocean's importance to Japan as an island nation\, recognizing its role in providing food\, transportation and prosperity. The holiday encourages appreciation for the sea and maritime culture. Many people visit beaches\, participate in ocean-related events\, and enjoy fireworks or festivals celebrating Japan's close connection to the sea. \nWhen is Marine Day?\nMarine Day is celebrated in Japan on the third Monday of July each year. \nThe following is the list of Marine Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Marine DayJul 23\, 2020Thursday \n \n Marine DayJul 22\, 2021Thursday \n \n Marine DayJul 18\, 2022Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 17\, 2023Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 15\, 2024Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 21\, 2025Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 20\, 2026Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 19\, 2027Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 17\, 2028Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 16\, 2029Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 15\, 2030Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 21\, 2031Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 19\, 2032Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 18\, 2033Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 17\, 2034Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 16\, 2035Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 21\, 2036Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 20\, 2037Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 19\, 2038Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 18\, 2039Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 16\, 2040Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 15\, 2041Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 21\, 2042Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 20\, 2043Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 18\, 2044Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 17\, 2045Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 16\, 2046Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 15\, 2047Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 20\, 2048Monday \n \n Marine DayJul 19\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Marine Day?\nMarine Day is one of Japan's newer national holidays\, established to celebrate the ocean's bounty and Japan's deep maritime heritage. \nThe origins of the holiday trace back to July 20\, 1876\, when Emperor Meiji returned safely to Yokohama aboard the steamship Meiji Maru after a voyage to the Tōhoku region. This event symbolized Japan's modernization and growing relationship with the sea. To commemorate that journey\, "Marine Memorial Day" (Umi no Kinenbi) was introduced in 1941\, though it was not a public holiday at the time. \nIn 1995\, the Japanese government officially designated Marine Day as a national holiday\, first celebrated on July 20\, 1996. The purpose was to express gratitude for the ocean's gifts\, reflect on Japan's maritime history\, and promote awareness of ocean conservation. \nAs part of the Happy Monday System reform in 2003\, Marine Day was moved to the third Monday of July\, creating a long weekend and encouraging citizens to enjoy seaside recreation. \nToday\, Marine Day is celebrated across Japan with beach festivals\, sailing events\, and ocean conservation activities. In coastal cities like Yokohama and Kobe\, ports and aquariums host public events to honor Japan's enduring connection with the sea\, an essential part of its culture\, economy and identity. 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