BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.16.2//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: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:20260405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406 DTSTAMP:20260531T215829 CREATED:20250129T041652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T152907Z UID:10000213-1775347200-1775433599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Qingming Festival DESCRIPTION:The Qingming Festival (清明节)\, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day\, is a traditional Chinese festival. It is a time for Chinese people to honor their ancestors by visiting their graves\, cleaning the tombstones\, and making offerings. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Qingming Festival?\nThe History of Qingming Festival\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Legend of Jie Zitui\n\nWhen is Qingming Festival?\nThe Qingming Festival typically falls on April 4th or 5th each year\, depending on the Gregorian calendar. It aligns with the 15th day after the Spring Equinox on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. \nThe following is the list of Qingming Festival from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2020Saturday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2021Sunday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2024Thursday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2025Friday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2026Sunday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2027Monday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2030Friday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2031Saturday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2032Sunday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2033Monday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2035Thursday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2036Friday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2037Saturday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2038Monday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2041Thursday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2042Friday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2043Sunday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2044Monday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 5\, 2047Friday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2048Saturday \n \n Qingming FestivalApril 4\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Qingming Festival\nThe Qingming Festival has a history that spans over 2\,500 years. Its origins are rooted in Chinese traditions of ancestor worship and agricultural practices. Over time\, it has evolved into a significant cultural and social event. \nThe name "Qingming" means "clear and bright" and refers to the time of year when the weather becomes warmer\, flowers bloom\, and people begin preparing for spring planting. It was originally a solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar\, marking the arrival of spring. \nThe Qingming Festival is closely associated with the Hanshi Festival (寒食节)\, or the "Cold Food Festival\," which predates it. The Hanshi Festival originated during the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE)\, in honor of Jie Zitui\, a loyal retainer of the Jin prince Chong'er (later Duke Wen of Jin). \nDuring the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE)\, Qingming officially became a time for ancestor worship and grave-sweeping\, replacing the Hanshi Festival. The festival combined elements of honoring ancestors with the practical tasks of tending to family graves and preparing fields for agriculture. \nQingming was formalized as a national festival for ancestor worship in Tang and Song Dynasties. Families began making visits to their ancestors' tombs to clean and offer sacrifices. \nIn Ming and Qing Dynasties\, the festival gained more rituals\, including the burning of joss paper\, offering food and lighting incense. It also became a time for spring outings and kite flying. \nIn modern times\, Qingming continues to be a deeply meaningful day in Chinese culture\, symbolizing respect for the past and embracing nature. \nAfter decades of modernization\, it was officially recognized as a public holiday in China in 2008. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Qingming Festival is a day to honor ancestors and enjoy the arrival of spring. The activities associated with this festival reflect both its solemn and celebratory aspects. \nPeople will clean and tidy the tombs of ancestors\, removing weeds and dirt. At the same time\, people offer sacrifices (e.g.\, food\, wine and flowers)\, and burn joss paper (symbolic money) to provide for ancestors in the afterlife. \nFamilies and friends go on picnics in the countryside or parks\, and appreciate blooming flowers and greenery. \nPeople of all ages fly kites with colorful designs. In some regions\, lanterns are attached to the kites\, making them glow at night. \nPeople plant trees to honor ancestors or contribute to the environment. This activity has become more common in modern times as part of environmental conservation. \nThe Legend of Jie Zitui\nThe Legend of Jie Zitui (介子推) is a poignant tale of loyalty and selflessness from ancient China. It is closely associated with the origins of the Cold Food Festival (Hanshi Festival\, 寒食节)\, which eventually merged with the Qingming Festival. \nJie Zitui was a retainer of Prince Chong'er of the Jin State during the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE). When Chong'er was exiled due to political turmoil\, Jie Zitui accompanied him on a long and arduous journey. During a time of extreme hardship\, when the group ran out of food\, Jie Zitui secretly cut a piece of flesh from his own leg and cooked it to sustain the prince. \nAfter 19 years in exile\, Prince Chong'er regained power and returned to Jin\, becoming Duke Wen of Jin. Jie Zitui\, who had played a significant role in Chong'er's survival\, did not seek recognition or rewards. Instead\, he withdrew from the court and retreated to the mountains with his elderly mother\, choosing a simple and humble life. \nDuke Wen\, feeling remorse for neglecting Jie Zitui's contributions\, sought to bring him back to court. Jie Zitui\, however\, refused to leave his secluded life\, prompting Duke Wen to order the burning of the forest where Jie was hiding to force him out. \nThe fire consumed the forest\, but Jie Zitui and his mother were found dead under a willow tree. Jie was holding a letter written in his own blood\, urging Duke Wen to govern wisely and prioritize the welfare of his people. \nOvercome with guilt and grief\, Duke Wen declared that no fire could be lit for three days\, leading to the tradition of eating cold food during the Hanshi Festival. \nOver time\, the Hanshi Festival became part of the Qingming Festival\, incorporating its themes of honoring the dead and reflecting on moral values. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/qingming-festival/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Qingming-Festival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTSTAMP:20260531T215829 CREATED:20250421T021523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T021523Z UID:10000280-1776556800-1776643199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Landing of the 33 Patriots Day DESCRIPTION:Landing of the 33 Patriots Day is a national holiday in Uruguay. It commemorates the landing of a revolutionary group known as the Thirty-Three Patriots in 1825\, which marked the beginning of Uruguay's struggle for independence from Brazil. \nWhen is Landing of the 33 Patriots Day?\nLanding of the 33 Patriots Day is observed on April 19 each year. \nThe following is the list of Landing of the 33 Patriots Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2020Sunday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2021Monday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2024Friday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2025Saturday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2026Sunday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2027Monday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2029Thursday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2030Friday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2031Saturday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2032Monday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2035Thursday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2036Saturday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2037Sunday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2038Monday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2040Thursday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2041Friday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2042Saturday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2043Sunday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2046Thursday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2047Friday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2048Sunday \n \n Landing of the 33 Patriots DayApr 19\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Landing of the 33 Patriots Day?\nIn the early 1800s\, Uruguay (then called the Banda Oriental) was a contested territory. It had passed between Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Argentine influences\, and by 1821\, it was annexed by the Empire of Brazil\, becoming the Cisplatina Province. Many locals opposed Brazilian rule and sought reunification with the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (modern-day Argentina). \nOn April 19\, 1825\, 33 exiled revolutionaries\, led by Juan Antonio Lavalleja and Manuel Oribe\, secretly landed at Agraciada Beach\, near modern-day Nueva Palmira. These men became known as the "Thirty-Three Orientals." \nTheir landing marked the start of an uprising against Brazilian control\, with the goal of liberating the Banda Oriental and rejoining Argentina. The revolutionaries sparked widespread rebellion across the province. \nOn August 25\, 1825\, the local assembly declared independence from Brazil\, and annexation to the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata. This led to the Cisplatine War (1825–1828) between Brazil and Argentina. \nBritish mediation resulted in the Treaty of Montevideo (1828)\, recognizing Uruguay as an independent and neutral state. \nThe flag of the 33 Orientals\, a tricolor of red\, white\, and blue\, with the phrase "Liberty or Death"\, became a national symbol. \nApril 19 became a national holiday\, celebrating the spirit of resistance\, unity and freedom. \nLanding of the 33 Patriots Day is not just a commemoration\, it is a celebration of Uruguay's national identity and the courage of those who risked everything to secure its freedom. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/landing-of-the-33-patriots-day/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Landing-of-the-33-Patriots-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTSTAMP:20260531T215829 CREATED:20251004T014326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T014326Z UID:10000636-1776902400-1776988799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:First Day of Summer DESCRIPTION:In Iceland\, the First Day of Summer is a public holiday Rooted in the old Norse calendar\, which divided the year into just two seasons\, summer and winter\, it marks the symbolic start of warmer days\, even if the weather is still chilly. Traditionally\, people would welcome the new season with parades\, brass bands\, family gatherings and games. Children often receive small summer gifts\, and the day reflects Icelanders' resilience and optimism\, celebrating brighter days ahead after the long winter. \nWhen is the First Day of Summer?\nThe First Day of Summer in Iceland is celebrated on the first Thursday after April 18. \nThe following is the list of the First Day of Summer from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2020Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2021Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 21\, 2022Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 20\, 2023Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 24\, 2025Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2026Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2027Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 20\, 2028Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 19\, 2029Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 25\, 2030Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 24\, 2031Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2032Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 21\, 2033Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 20\, 2034Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 19\, 2035Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 24\, 2036Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2037Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2038Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 21\, 2039Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 19\, 2040Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 25\, 2041Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 24\, 2042Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2043Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 21\, 2044Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 20\, 2045Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 19\, 2046Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 25\, 2047Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2048Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the First Day of Summer?\nThe holiday comes from Iceland's old Norse calendar\, which divided the year into only two main seasons: winter and summer. According to this calendar\, summer began in mid-April (after April 18)\, when daylight increased and nature began to show signs of renewal\, even though temperatures were still low. The day was seen as a turning point\, symbolizing hope and survival after enduring the long\, dark winter. \nIcelanders believed that if winter and summer "froze together" (a cold night before a mild summer day)\, it was a sign of a good summer ahead. Families prepared for this day with small feasts\, communal gatherings\, and sometimes rituals to honor the change of season. \nThe First Day of Summer has been recognized as a public holiday in Iceland since 1921. Over time\, it evolved into a cultural celebration rather than a purely seasonal marker. \nToday\, it is celebrated with parades\, brass bands\, outdoor games and family events\, organized by towns and local communities. Children often receive "summer gifts"\, a tradition that has parallels with Christmas gifts in the winter. \nDespite often cold weather\, Icelanders use the day to embrace optimism\, marking the symbolic start of brighter\, warmer days. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/first-day-of-summer/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/First-Day-of-Summer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260531T215829 CREATED:20250911T185729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T024557Z UID:10000527-1777507200-1777593599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Carnival Day (Sint Maarten) DESCRIPTION:Carnival Day in Sint Maarten closes the Carnival season with grand parades\, music\, dance and the burning of King Momo\, a tradition that has grown since the 1970s into a vibrant expression of the island's culture and identity. \nWhen is Carnival Day?\nCarnival Day is the final day of the Carnival season in Sint Maarten\, and it is celebrated on April 30. \nThe following is the list of Carnival Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2021Friday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2022Saturday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2023Sunday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2026Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2027Friday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2028Sunday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2029Monday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2032Friday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2033Saturday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2034Sunday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2035Monday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2037Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2038Friday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2043Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2044Saturday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2045Sunday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2046Monday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2047Tuesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2048Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Carnival Day?\nThe idea of Carnival in Sint Maarten traces back to Caribbean Carnival traditions\, which themselves evolved from a blend of African freedom celebrations and European pre-Lenten festivities brought during colonial times. \nThese traditions emphasize music\, dance\, costumes\, and satire\, and spread widely across the Caribbean\, with each island developing its own style. \nCarnival was first formally celebrated in 1970\, when the St. Maarten Festival Foundation (SMMF) was established to organize the event. Its timing was set for late April\, to coincide with the island's St. Maarten Day (Nov 11) cultural traditions and to maximize tourist participation during spring. \nThe festival quickly became an annual highlight\, drawing inspiration from neighboring islands while showcasing Sint Maarten's own culture\, language\, and music. \nIn the 1970s–1980s\, Carnival was smaller\, centered on community parades\, steelpan competitions and calypso shows. \nIn the 1990s\, the celebration expanded with more elaborate costumes\, international performers\, and the introduction of King Momo\, the symbolic figure of Carnival. His burning at the end of Carnival Day became the ritual way of closing the festival. \nFrom 2000s to present\, Carnival grew into a multi-week event\, usually mid-April to early May. \nCarnival Day now represents the peak and conclusion of the Carnival season in Sint Maarten. It has become the island's largest cultural event\, bringing together residents\, diaspora\, and international visitors. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/carnival-day-sint-maarten/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carnival-Day-Sint-Maarten.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR