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/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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:20260217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTSTAMP:20260601T081928 CREATED:20241202T232021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T174740Z UID:10000008-1771286400-1771372799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Chinese New Year DESCRIPTION:Chinese New Year\, also known as the Spring Festival (春节)\, is the most important traditional festival celebrated in many East Asian countries\, including China\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, and others. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Chinese New Year?\nThe History of Chinese New Year\nWhat People Do on Chinese New Year?\nThe Legend of Nian (年)\n\nWhen is Chinese New Year?\nThe date of Chinese New Year varies each year because it is based on the lunar calendar. Chinese New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice\, which can occur anytime between January 21st and February 20th on the Gregorian calendar. \nThe following is the list of Chinese New Year. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Chinese New YearJan 25\, 2020Saturday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 12\, 2021Friday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 01\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 22\, 2023Sunday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 10\, 2024Saturday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 29\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 17\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 06\, 2027Saturday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 26\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 13\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 03\, 2030Sunday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 23\, 2031Thursday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 11\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 31\, 2033Monday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 19\, 2034Sunday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 08\, 2035Thursday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 28\, 2036Monday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 15\, 2037Sunday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 04\, 2038Thursday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 24\, 2039Monday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 12\, 2040Sunday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 01\, 2041Friday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 22\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 10\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 30\, 2044Saturday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 17\, 2045Friday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 06\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Chinese New YearJan 26\, 2047Saturday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 14\, 2048Friday \n \n Chinese New YearFeb 02\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Chinese New Year\nThe history of Chinese New Year\, also known as the Spring Festival\, is rich and spans thousands of years. It is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and traditions and has evolved over time. \nThe origins of Chinese New Year can be traced back to ancient China. It is believed to have started during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC) as a way to celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring\, as well as to offer sacrifices to deities and ancestors for a good harvest in the upcoming year. \nChinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar\, which is why its date varies from year to year. It is celebrated on the first day of the lunar month and continues for 15 days\, culminating in the Lantern Festival on the 15th day. \nAccording to Chinese folklore\, there was a legendary monster named Nian (年) that would come out on the eve of the new year to terrorize people. To ward off the monster\, villagers would hang red lanterns\, set off firecrackers\, and make loud noises. This is the origin of many traditional customs associated with Chinese New Year\, such as the use of red decorations and fireworks. \nDuring the Western Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 9 CE)\, the lunar calendar was officially adopted for marking the new year. The custom of offering sacrifices to ancestors and deities\, as well as the importance of family reunions\, became central to the celebration. In the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 CE)\, Chinese New Year celebrations became even more elaborate. The emperor would perform rituals\, and the festivities included parades and lantern displays. \nMany of the customs associated with Chinese New Year have been passed down through generations and have evolved over time. These include the reunion dinner\, the giving of red envelopes\, dragon and lion dances. Chinese New Year has a deep and enduring cultural significance in Chinese communities worldwide. It is a time for family reunions\, cultural heritage\, and the renewal of hope and good fortune in the year ahead. \n \nWhat People Do on Chinese New Year?\nChinese New Year is a time of various customs\, traditions\, and activities that people engage in to celebrate the holiday. Here's how people might observe this day: \nOn the evening before Chinese New Year\, families come together for a special reunion dinner. This is one of the most important aspects of the celebration\, and it often includes dishes with symbolic meanings. \nBefore the new year\, people thoroughly clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and make way for good fortune. They also decorate their homes with red lanterns\, couplets with auspicious phrases\, and various other ornaments. \nAdults give red envelopes\, containing money to children and unmarried family members as a gesture of good luck and blessings for the new year. \nFireworks and firecrackers are set off to scare away evil spirits and welcome the new year with a bang. In some places\, elaborate fireworks displays are organized. \nColorful lion and dragon dances are performed in public areas and outside homes and businesses. The dancers mimic the movements of these mythical creatures\, which are believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits. \nDuring the holiday\, people visit the homes of relatives and friends to exchange greetings and well-wishes for the new year. \nSome people visit temples to pray for good luck and make offerings to deities for blessings in the new year. \nThese are some of the key customs and activities associated with Chinese New Year\, but it's important to note that specific traditions may vary by region and family. \nThe Legend of Nian (年)\nThe legend of Nian is a famous Chinese folklore that is associated with the origins of Chinese New Year customs and traditions. \nLong ago\, in a remote Chinese village\, there lived a terrifying and ferocious mythical creature known as Nian. Nian was described as a monstrous beast with a lion-like head and a body like that of an ox. It was said to come out of hiding on the eve of the lunar New Year\, wreaking havoc on the village. \nNian's appearance was accompanied by destructive behavior. It would devour crops\, livestock\, and even villagers\, especially children. The villagers were terrorized and lived in constant fear of Nian's annual rampage. \nOne year\, an old man arrived in the village. He was a wise and mysterious traveler who observed the villagers' distress. He told them that he could help them defeat Nian but with one condition: the villagers must follow his instructions carefully. \nThe old man instructed the villagers to decorate their homes with red lanterns and red paper\, set off firecrackers\, and prepare large quantities of food. He also told them to make loud noises by beating drums and gongs throughout the night. \nFollowing the old man's advice\, the villagers carried out these preparations on the eve of the lunar New Year. When Nian emerged from its hiding place and saw the village bathed in red light\, decorated with loud noises and fireworks\, it became frightened and confused. \nThe loud noises\, the color red\, and the festive atmosphere terrified Nian\, which had never encountered such a situation before. It couldn't stand the commotion\, and the creature fled in fear from the village\, never to return. \nThe villagers realized that their actions had driven Nian away and had saved their village. They continued these customs of decorating with red\, setting off firecrackers\, and celebrating with feasts on Chinese New Year to ensure that Nian would never return. Over time\, these traditions evolved into the modern-day Chinese New Year celebrations that we know today. \nThe legend of Nian not only explains the origins of many Chinese New Year customs but also conveys the message of the triumph of good over evil\, unity\, and the importance of following traditions to ensure a prosperous and peaceful year ahead. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/chinese-new-year/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chinese-New-Year.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTSTAMP:20260601T081928 CREATED:20250419T015611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T015611Z UID:10000253-1771286400-1771372799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Vietnamese New Year DESCRIPTION:Vietnamese New Year\, known as Tết Nguyên Đán or simply Tết\, is the most significant and widely celebrated holiday in Vietnam. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year and is a time for family reunions\, honoring ancestors\, and welcoming spring. \nWhen is Vietnamese New Year?\nVietnamese New Year usually falls between January 21 and February 20\, depending on the lunar calendar. It aligns with the Chinese Lunar New Year\, occurring on the first day of the first lunar month. \nThe following is the list of Vietnamese New Year from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 25\, 2020Saturday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 12\, 2021Friday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 01\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 22\, 2023Sunday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 10\, 2024Saturday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 29\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 17\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 06\, 2027Saturday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 26\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 13\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 03\, 2030Sunday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 23\, 2031Thursday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 11\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 31\, 2033Monday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 19\, 2034Sunday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 08\, 2035Thursday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 28\, 2036Monday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 15\, 2037Sunday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 04\, 2038Thursday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 24\, 2039Monday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 12\, 2040Sunday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 01\, 2041Friday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 22\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 10\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 30\, 2044Saturday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 17\, 2045Friday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 06\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Vietnamese New YearJan 26\, 2047Saturday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 14\, 2048Friday \n \n Vietnamese New YearFeb 02\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Vietnamese New Year?\nThe roots of Vietnamese New Year go back more than 4\,000 years\, originating from agrarian traditions in ancient Vietnam. Early Vietnamese communities celebrated the arrival of spring as a symbol of new life\, agricultural renewal\, and spiritual cleansing. \nInfluenced by Chinese cultural and calendrical systems\, especially during periods of Chinese rule (111 BCE – 938 CE)\, Vietnamese New Year evolved in parallel with Chinese Lunar New Year but developed distinct Vietnamese customs. \nIn the pre-10th century\, during Chinese domination\, Vietnam adopted the lunisolar calendar\, and Vietnamese New Year took shape as both a seasonal and spiritual event. Ancestor worship and respect for family elders became central to the holiday. \nDuring the Ly\, Tran\, and Le Dynasties from 11th to 18th centuries\, Vietnamese New Year became increasingly formalized\, with imperial celebrations\, royal offerings to ancestors\, and court rituals. Vietnamese New Year marked the beginning of the official Vietnamese calendar year\, and was a time for monarchs to grant pardons and issue edicts of renewal. \nDruing the French Colonial Period from 19th to 20th centuries\, Vietnamese New Year remained a resilient cultural symbol during French rule. The Vietnamese continued to celebrate it widely\, often as a time of quiet resistance and cultural preservation. \nAfter the reunification of Vietnam after 1975\, Vietnamese New Year continued as a unifying national celebration. Though impacted by political and economic challenges in the 1970s – 80s\, it remained the most sacred holiday for Vietnamese families. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/vietnamese-new-year/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Vietnamese-New-Year.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTSTAMP:20260601T081928 CREATED:20250906T223411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T223823Z UID:10000489-1771286400-1771372799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Seollal DESCRIPTION:Seollal began as an ancient lunar and agricultural celebration\, was reshaped under Confucian influence into an ancestor-honoring family holiday\, suppressed during colonization\, and finally restored in 1989 as a three-day holiday. Today\, it remains a cornerstone of Korean culture and identity. \nWhen is Seollal?\nSeollal is celebrated every year on the first day of the lunar calendar\, usually in late January or February\, depending on the lunar cycle. \nThe following is the list of Seollal from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n SeollalJan 25\, 2020Saturday \n \n SeollalFeb 12\, 2021Friday \n \n SeollalFeb 01\, 2022Tuesday \n \n SeollalJan 22\, 2023Sunday \n \n SeollalFeb 10\, 2024Saturday \n \n SeollalJan 29\, 2025Wednesday \n \n SeollalFeb 17\, 2026Tuesday \n \n SeollalFeb 06\, 2027Saturday \n \n SeollalJan 26\, 2028Wednesday \n \n SeollalFeb 13\, 2029Tuesday \n \n SeollalFeb 04\, 2030Monday \n \n SeollalJan 23\, 2031Thursday \n \n SeollalFeb 11\, 2032Wednesday \n \n SeollalJan 31\, 2033Monday \n \n SeollalFeb 20\, 2034Monday \n \n SeollalFeb 08\, 2035Thursday \n \n SeollalJan 28\, 2036Monday \n \n SeollalFeb 16\, 2037Monday \n \n SeollalFeb 04\, 2038Thursday \n \n SeollalJan 24\, 2039Monday \n \n SeollalFeb 13\, 2040Monday \n \n SeollalFeb 01\, 2041Friday \n \n SeollalJan 22\, 2042Wednesday \n \n SeollalFeb 10\, 2043Tuesday \n \n SeollalJan 30\, 2044Saturday \n \n SeollalFeb 17\, 2045Friday \n \n SeollalFeb 06\, 2046Tuesday \n \n SeollalJan 26\, 2047Saturday \n \n SeollalFeb 14\, 2048Friday \n \n SeollalFeb 02\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Seollal?\nSeollal's history dates back over 2\,000 years\, with its roots in early Korean kingdoms such as Goguryeo\, Baekje\, and Silla. It was originally tied to agricultural cycles and lunar calendar observances\, marking the beginning of spring and a new year of farming. Influences from China's Lunar New Year shaped Korean customs\, but Seollal developed its own distinct identity and rituals. \nThree Kingdoms (57 BCE – 668 CE): Records mention New Year's rites (Seollal) where people offered thanks to spirits and ancestors. \nGoryeo Dynasty (918–1392): Seollal became more formalized\, with state rituals to honor both heavenly deities and royal ancestors. \nJoseon Dynasty (1392–1897): Confucianism deeply shaped Seollal. Ancestor rites (charye) became central\, and customs like sebae (bowing to elders) and eating tteokguk (rice cake soup) were established. \nDuring the Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945)\, Seollal was suppressed\, and Japan tried to impose the Gregorian New Year (January 1). \nAfter liberation\, South Korea initially prioritized the Western New Year\, and Seollal was only a minor holiday called Gagyongjeol (가경절). \nIn 1989\, the South Korean government officially reinstated Seollal as a three-day national holiday\, recognizing its cultural importance. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/seollal/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Seollal.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR