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:20260509T031340 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:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260509T031340 CREATED:20251015T050440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T050440Z UID:10000724-1789948800-1790035199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Respect for the Aged Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Respect for the Aged Day honors the contributions\, wisdom and longevity of older adults\, reflecting Japan's deep cultural value of respect for elders. Families visit grandparents\, communities host ceremonies\, and the media features stories of the nation's oldest citizens. The day fosters gratitude\, family unity\, and appreciation for the generations who helped shape modern Japan. \nWhen is Respect for the Aged Day?\nRespect for the Aged Day is celebrated in Japan on the third Monday of September each year. \nThe following is the list of Respect for the Aged Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 21\, 2020Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 20\, 2021Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 19\, 2022Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 18\, 2023Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 16\, 2024Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 15\, 2025Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 21\, 2026Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 20\, 2027Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 18\, 2028Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 17\, 2029Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 16\, 2030Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 15\, 2031Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 20\, 2032Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 19\, 2033Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 18\, 2034Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 17\, 2035Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 15\, 2036Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 21\, 2037Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 20\, 2038Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 19\, 2039Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 17\, 2040Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 16\, 2041Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 15\, 2042Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 21\, 2043Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 19\, 2044Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 18\, 2045Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 17\, 2046Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 16\, 2047Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 21\, 2048Monday \n \n Respect for the Aged DaySep 20\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Respect for the Aged Day?\nRespect for the Aged Day is a national holiday in Japan that celebrates the elderly and honors their lifelong contributions to society. The holiday reflects Japan's deep-rooted cultural tradition of showing respect and gratitude to older generations\, a value influenced by Confucian philosophy and centuries of community-based living. \nThe origins of Respect for the Aged Day date back to 1947\, when the village of Nomadani (now part of Taka-cho in Hyogo Prefecture) began observing "Old Folks' Day" on September 15. The idea was proposed by a local mayor\, who believed that older citizens should be celebrated as the community's guides and mentors. The practice quickly spread to other regions across Japan. \nIn 1966\, the Japanese government officially designated September 15 as a national holiday called Respect for the Aged Day. The holiday served to recognize the wisdom and contributions of older people and to promote strong intergenerational bonds. \nAs part of the Happy Monday System reform in 2003\, Keirō no Hi was moved to the third Monday of September\, creating a long weekend and encouraging family visits and community events. \nToday\, the holiday is marked by family gatherings\, community ceremonies\, volunteer activities\, and national media coverage highlighting Japan's oldest citizens and their life stories. It serves not only as a celebration of longevity but also as a reminder of the importance of caring for and valuing the elderly in Japan's rapidly aging society. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/respect-for-the-aged-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Respect-for-the-Aged-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR