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:20260509T003353 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:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260509T003353 CREATED:20251112T041519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T041519Z UID:10000752-1788739200-1788825599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Bermuda) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Bermuda honors the contributions of Bermudian workers and the nation's trade union movement. Established in 1982\, the holiday recognizes the struggles and achievements that shaped fair labor practices\, improved working conditions\, and strengthened social progress. The day serves as a moment of unity\, celebrating the dignity of work\, the importance of solidarity and the enduring role of Bermudian workers in building a just and prosperous society. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Bermuda is celebrated on the first Monday in September every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DaySep 07\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 06\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 05\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 04\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 02\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 01\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 07\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 06\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 04\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 03\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 02\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 01\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 06\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 05\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 04\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 03\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 01\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 07\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 06\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 05\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 03\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 02\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 01\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 07\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 05\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 04\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 03\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 02\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 07\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DaySep 06\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Bermuda was created to honor the contributions of workers\, recognize the strength of the island's trade unions\, and celebrate the progress made toward fair labor rights and social equality. \nThe roots of Labour Day in Bermuda lie in the island's 20th-century labor movement\, particularly the struggles of the 1960s and 1970s\, when workers began organizing to challenge unfair labor conditions\, wage inequality\, and racial discrimination in the workplace. At the time\, the workforce was divided along racial and economic lines—white Bermudians largely held managerial roles\, while Black Bermudians faced limited opportunities and systemic barriers. \nThe rise of unions became central to improving workers' rights. Under the leadership of figures\, the Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) expanded its influence and organized major strikes in the 1960s and 1970s\, demanding better wages\, equal treatment\, and social justice. These movements laid the groundwork for broader political and economic reforms across the island. \nIn recognition of these efforts\, the Bermuda government officially declared Labour Day a public holiday in 1982. The date was set to align with the North American observance of Labour Day\, symbolizing solidarity with international workers' movements while maintaining a uniquely Bermudian character. \nThe holiday was intended not only to celebrate labor achievements but also to honor the sacrifices of those who fought for fair treatment and equality. It quickly became one of Bermuda's most important civic holidays\, reflecting both gratitude for progress and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for social and economic justice. \nOver time\, Labour Day has evolved into more than just a labor rally—it has become a day of community celebration and reflection. Today\, Labour Day in Bermuda stands as a tribute to the resilience and solidarity of Bermudian workers. It honors the activists who challenged injustice and built a foundation for fairer labor relations\, while also serving as a reminder of the importance of equality\, respect and opportunity in the workplace. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-bermuda/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Labour-Day-Bermuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260509T003353 CREATED:20251112T053547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T053547Z UID:10000756-1788739200-1788825599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Independence Day in Brazil marks the country's declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822. Known as Sete de Setembro\, the day commemorates Prince Dom Pedro's historic cry of "Independence or Death!" along the banks of the Ipiranga River in São Paulo. The holiday stands as a proud expression of Brazilian unity\, freedom and national identity\, honoring the nation's journey toward sovereignty and democracy. \nWhen is Independence Day?\nIndependence Day in Brazil is celebrated on September 7 every year. \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 DaySep 07\, 2020Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2023Thursday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2024Saturday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2025Sunday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2026Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2028Thursday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2029Friday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2030Saturday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2031Sunday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2034Thursday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2035Friday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2036Sunday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2037Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2040Friday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2041Saturday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2042Sunday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2043Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2045Thursday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2046Friday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2047Saturday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2048Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 07\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Day?\nFor over three centuries\, Brazil was a colony of Portugal\, beginning in 1500 when Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral claimed the territory. The colony provided Portugal with immense wealth through sugar\, gold\, and later coffee\, but it was tightly controlled politically and economically from Lisbon. \nIn 1808\, a major shift occurred when the Portuguese royal family fled to Brazil following Napoleon's invasion of Portugal. King Dom João VI relocated the Portuguese court to Rio de Janeiro\, transforming the colony into the seat of the Portuguese Empire. This unprecedented move elevated Brazil's status and fueled the growth of local culture\, commerce and political institutions. \nWhen Napoleon was defeated\, Dom João VI returned to Portugal in 1821\, leaving his son\, Dom Pedro de Alcântara\, as regent in Brazil. However\, Portuguese leaders sought to reduce Brazil back to colonial status\, revoking many of the freedoms it had gained. \nFaced with growing unrest and pressure from nationalist groups\, Dom Pedro sided with Brazilian reformists. On September 7\, 1822\, while traveling near the Ipiranga River in São Paulo\, he received orders from Lisbon demanding his return and Brazil's subjugation. In response\, he drew his sword and declared "Independence or Death!". \nThis event\, known as Cry of Ipiranga\, symbolized Brazil's break from Portugal. Rather than descending into widespread warfare as in other Latin American independence movements\, Brazil's transition was relatively peaceful. \nFollowing the declaration\, Dom Pedro was proclaimed Emperor Pedro I of Brazil on October 12\, 1822\, establishing the Empire of Brazil\, a constitutional monarchy. Portugal officially recognized Brazilian independence in 1825\, after diplomatic negotiations mediated by Great Britain. \nBrazil remained an empire for 67 years until 1889\, when the monarchy was overthrown and the Republic of Brazil was proclaimed. Nonetheless\, September 7 continued to be celebrated as the nation's official Independence Day\, symbolizing both freedom and continuity. \nIndependence Day remains a powerful symbol of national pride\, unity and sovereignty. It celebrates not only the political break from colonial rule but also the enduring spirit of a diverse nation that forged its identity through resilience\, cultural richness\, and the pursuit of liberty. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Independence-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR