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:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260509T022246 CREATED:20251015T051634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T051634Z UID:10000725-1790121600-1790207999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Autumnal Equinox Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Autumnal Equinox Day marks the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length. It is a time to honor nature\, express gratitude for the harvest and pay respects to ancestors. Many families visit graves\, offer food and flowers\, and spend time together. The day blends Buddhist and Shinto traditions\, symbolizing balance\, harmony and the changing of seasons. \nWhen is Autumnal Equinox Day?\nAutumnal Equinox Day is celebrated in Japan around September 22 or 23 each year. \nThe following is the list of Autumnal Equinox Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2021Thursday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2022Friday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2023Saturday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2024Sunday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2027Thursday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2028Friday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2029Sunday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2030Monday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2033Friday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2034Saturday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2035Sunday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2036Monday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2038Thursday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2039Friday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2040Saturday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2041Monday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2044Thursday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2045Friday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2046Sunday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23\, 2047Monday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Autumnal Equinox DaySep 22\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Autumnal Equinox Day?\nAutumnal Equinox Day is a Japanese national holiday that reflects the country's deep reverence for nature\, family\, and the rhythm of the seasons. The holiday occurs around September 22 or 23\, when day and night are nearly equal\, symbolizing balance and harmony. \nIts origins trace back to ancient Shinto and Buddhist traditions. Long before it became a public holiday\, the equinox was observed as a sacred time to honor ancestors and nature. During the Heian period (794–1185)\, the imperial court held ceremonies marking the equinoxes as times of gratitude for harvests and remembrance of the deceased. \nDuring the Meiji era (1868–1912)\, the holiday was formalized as an imperial religious observance called Shūki Koreisai (秋季皇霊祭)\, a ceremony in which the Emperor honored past emperors and imperial ancestors. However\, after World War II\, Japan's new constitution required the separation of religion and state. Thus\, in 1948\, the holiday was redefined and secularized under its current name as part of the Public Holiday Law. \nThe modern purpose of Autumnal Equinox Day is "to honor nature and show love for living things". Yet\, many of its traditional customs remain. It falls during Higan\, a Buddhist week of reflection observed during both the spring and autumn equinoxes. Families visit ancestral graves\, clean tombstones\, offer flowers and seasonal foods and pray for peace and balance. \nToday\, Autumnal Equinox Day represents a blend of ancient spirituality and modern appreciation\, a quiet\, reflective day that connects the Japanese people with both nature's cycles and their familial roots. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/autumnal-equinox-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Autumnal-Equinox-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR