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:20260509T041413 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:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260509T041413 CREATED:20251015T045543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T045543Z UID:10000723-1786406400-1786492799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Mountain Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Mountain Day was established to give people an opportunity to appreciate mountains and nature\, recognizing their cultural and spiritual importance in Japan's landscape. Many people spend the day hiking\, camping\, or visiting scenic mountain areas. The holiday highlights Japan's deep respect for nature and encourages outdoor recreation and environmental awareness. \nWhen is Mountain Day?\nMountain Day is celebrated in Japan on August 11 each year. \nThe following is the list of Mountain Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Mountain DayAug 10\, 2020Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2022Thursday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2023Friday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2024Sunday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2025Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2028Friday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2029Saturday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2030Sunday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2031Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2033Thursday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2034Friday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2035Saturday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2036Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2039Thursday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2040Saturday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2041Sunday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2042Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2044Thursday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2045Friday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2046Saturday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2047Sunday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Mountain Day?\nMountain Day is one of Japan's newest national holidays\, created to encourage appreciation of the nation's rich natural landscapes and to promote outdoor activities. \nThe idea for Mountain Day originated from mountaineering and nature organizations\, including the Japanese Alpine Club\, which proposed the holiday to celebrate Japan's deep cultural connection with mountains. Mountains have long held spiritual and cultural significance in Japan\, featuring prominently in Shinto and Buddhist traditions as sacred places believed to house gods. \nIn 2014\, Japan's National Diet officially established Mountain Day\, making it the 16th national holiday. It was first celebrated in 2016\, with the purpose stated as "to provide opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate their blessings". The date\, August 11\, was chosen partly because it fits conveniently within the summer season and partly because the numbers "8" (山's two peaks) and "11" (two trees side by side) visually evoke the image of mountains. \nIn 2020\, the date was temporarily moved to August 10 to align with the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics\, but it returned to August 11 the following year. \nToday\, Mountain Day is celebrated with hiking events\, mountain festivals\, and community clean-ups across the country. From Mount Fuji to the Japanese Alps\, people use the day to reconnect with nature\, enjoy Japan's scenic landscapes\, and reflect on the harmony between humans and the natural world. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/mountain-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mountain-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR