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:20260504T090537 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:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260504T090537 CREATED:20251015T052854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T052854Z UID:10000726-1791763200-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Sports Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Sports Day promotes health\, fitness and an active lifestyle while commemorating the 1964 Tokyo Olympics\, Japan's first hosting of the Games. Schools and communities organize athletic festivals featuring races\, games\, and team competitions that foster teamwork and national spirit. The day encourages people of all ages to enjoy sports and appreciate the importance of physical well-being. \nWhen is Sports Day?\nSports Day is celebrated in Japan on the second Monday of October each year. \nThe following is the list of Sports Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Sports DayJul 24\, 2020Friday \n \n Sports DayJul 23\, 2021Friday \n \n Sports DayOct 10\, 2022Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 09\, 2023Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 14\, 2024Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 13\, 2025Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 11\, 2027Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 09\, 2028Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 08\, 2029Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 14\, 2030Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 13\, 2031Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 11\, 2032Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 10\, 2033Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 09\, 2034Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 08\, 2035Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 13\, 2036Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 11\, 2038Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 10\, 2039Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 08\, 2040Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 14\, 2041Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 13\, 2042Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 10\, 2044Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 09\, 2045Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 08\, 2046Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 14\, 2047Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Sports DayOct 11\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Sports Day?\nSports Day\, later renamed Health and Sports Day\, was established to promote physical fitness and commemorate Japan's first hosting of the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964. \nThe holiday was first observed on October 10\, 1966\, two years after the Tokyo Olympics\, which had officially opened on October 10\, 1964—a date chosen for its historically clear weather. The success of the 1964 Olympics symbolized Japan's postwar recovery and reemergence as a modern\, peaceful nation\, making the event a proud milestone in national history. \nIn 2000\, under the Happy Monday System\, the holiday was moved to the second Monday of October to create a long weekend and encourage more participation in sports and outdoor activities. \nIn 2020\, the name was officially changed from "Physical Education Day" to "Sports Day" to better reflect modern values of sportsmanship\, enjoyment\, and inclusivity beyond formal education or athletic training. \nWhen Japan hosted the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021 due to the pandemic)\, the holiday was temporarily shifted to July 23\, 2021\, aligning with the opening ceremony. It returned to October in subsequent years. \nToday\, Sports Day is celebrated across Japan with school field days\, community athletic meets\, and public fitness events. It encourages people of all ages to engage in physical activity\, fostering health\, teamwork\, and the Olympic spirit of unity and perseverance. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/sports-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sports-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR