BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes 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:20260509T032403 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:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20260509T032403 CREATED:20251103T052155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T052155Z UID:10000746-1784592000-1784678399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:National Day (Belgium) DESCRIPTION:National Day in Belgium marks the swearing-in of King Leopold I in 1831\, the country's first monarch\, symbolizing the birth of the independent Belgian state. The day commemorates national unity and pride\, featuring a royal military parade in Brussels\, flag displays and festive concerts across the country. \nWhen is National Day?\nNational Day in Belgium is celebrated on July 21 every year. \nThe following is the list of National Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n National DayJul 21\, 2020Tuesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2021Wednesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2022Thursday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2023Friday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2024Sunday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2025Monday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2026Tuesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2027Wednesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2028Friday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2029Saturday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2030Sunday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2031Monday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2032Wednesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2033Thursday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2034Friday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2035Saturday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2036Monday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2037Tuesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2038Wednesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2039Thursday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2040Saturday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2041Sunday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2042Monday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2043Tuesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2044Thursday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2045Friday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2046Saturday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2047Sunday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2048Tuesday \n \n National DayJul 21\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of National Day?\nBelgium's National Day commemorates the birth of the nation and the establishment of its constitutional monarchy in 1831. The date marks the oath-taking of King Leopold I\, the country's first monarch\, symbolizing Belgium's independence\, unity\, and democratic foundations. \nBelgium declared independence from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1830\, following years of political\, religious\, and cultural tension. The Belgian Revolution began in August 1830\, sparked by dissatisfaction with Dutch rule and fueled by demands for civil liberties\, freedom of religion\, and political representation. After months of conflict\, a provisional government declared Belgium's independence on October 4\, 1830\, and a National Congress was convened to draft a liberal constitution—one of the most progressive in Europe at the time. \nTo provide stability and international recognition\, the Congress decided that Belgium would become a constitutional monarchy. In June 1831\, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha\, a German nobleman with strong ties to Britain and European royalty\, was chosen as King of the Belgians. On July 21\, 1831\, Leopold swore allegiance to the Belgian Constitution before Parliament\, formally assuming the throne and solidifying the new nation's sovereignty. \nThe anniversary of this event became Belgium's National Day\, symbolizing both independence and constitutional democracy. Since the mid-19th century\, it has been observed with official ceremonies\, military parades\, church services\, and public festivities. \nIn Brussels\, the capital\, celebrations traditionally begin with a Te Deum service attended by the royal family at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula\, followed by a military and civil parade at the Place des Palais\, where crowds wave Belgian flags and cheer for the King. Across the country\, towns host concerts\, cultural events\, and fireworks displays\, uniting citizens from all linguistic and regional communities. \nToday\, National Day stands as a proud celebration of Belgium's independence\, monarchy\, and national unity\, reflecting the enduring values of liberty\, pluralism\, and cooperation that continue to define the Belgian identity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/national-day-belgium/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/National-Day-Belgium.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR