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:20260509T022246 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:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260509T022246 CREATED:20251006T173043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T173043Z UID:10000668-1789516800-1789603199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Day (Mexico) DESCRIPTION:Independence Day in Mexico commemorates the start of Mexico's struggle for independence from Spanish rule in 1810. It is one of Mexico's most important and festive national holidays\, symbolizing the country's enduring spirit of liberty and independence. \nWhen is Independence Day?\nIndependence Day in Mexico is celebrated on September 16. \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 16\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2021Thursday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2022Friday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2023Saturday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2024Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2027Thursday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2028Saturday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2029Sunday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2030Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2032Thursday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2033Friday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2034Saturday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2035Sunday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2038Thursday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2039Friday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2040Sunday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2041Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2044Friday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2045Saturday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2046Sunday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2047Monday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Independence DaySep 16\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Day?\nFor nearly 300 years\, Mexico\, then known as New Spain\, was under Spanish colonial rule after the conquest led by Hernán Cortés in 1521. By the late 18th and early 19th centuries\, growing discontent spread among creoles (Mexicans of Spanish descent born in the Americas)\, indigenous peoples\, and mestizos. \nSocial inequality\, economic hardship and limited opportunities under Spanish rule fueled a desire for self-government and independence. Influenced by the Enlightenment\, the American Revolution (1776)\, and the French Revolution (1789)\, reform-minded leaders in New Spain began to envision freedom from colonial control. \nThe spark for independence came on the night of September 15–16\, 1810\, in the small town of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo)\, in the state of Guanajuato. Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla\, a parish priest and advocate for social justice\, rang the church bell in the early hours of September 16 and delivered his historic speech\, now known as the "Cry of Dolores". This moment marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. \nThe war was long and brutal\, lasting 11 years\, with shifting alliances and regional uprisings. Although Father Hidalgo was captured and executed in 1811\, his call for freedom continued to inspire others. José María Morelos later formalized the fight for independence\, declaring Mexico's sovereignty in 1813. \nThe struggle finally ended with the Treaty of Córdoba\, signed on August 24\, 1821\, recognizing Mexico's independence from Spain. The Army of the Three Guarantees triumphantly entered Mexico City on September 27\, 1821. While independence was achieved\, the years that followed brought new challenges as Mexico sought to define its identity and government. \nThe first official Independence Day celebrations took place in 1825\, honoring Father Hidalgo and the heroes of the revolution. Although the war ended in 1821\, September 16\, the day of the Grito de Dolores\, was chosen as Mexico's national holiday\, symbolizing the start of the movement rather than its conclusion. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-day-mexico/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Independence-Day-Mexico.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR