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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTSTAMP:20260421T133703 CREATED:20250421T033921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T033921Z UID:10000285-1760227200-1760313599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Day of the Race DESCRIPTION:Day of the Race (Día de la Raza) is a holiday observed in many Latin American countries\, Spain\, and the United States to commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12\, 1492. It recognizes the historic encounter between Europe and the Americas\, a moment that profoundly shaped the course of world history. \nWhen is Day of the Race?\nDay of the Race is observed on October 12 each year. \nThe following is the list of Day of the Race from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Day of the RaceOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Day of the Race?\nDay of the Race evolved into a highly symbolic and contested observance\, representing themes of colonial legacy\, cultural identity\, and historical reflection across Latin America and Spain. \nThe idea of Día de la Raza was first proposed in Spain in the early 1900s by Faustino Rodríguez-San Pedro\, president of the Ibero-American Union. The aim was to celebrate the cultural and historical ties between Spain and Latin America\, united by the Spanish language and shared colonial history. \nOctober 12 was chosen because it marked Columbus's first landing in the Americas\, a date traditionally viewed as the beginning of the Hispanic world. \nBy the 1920s and 1930s\, many Latin American countries had adopted Día de la Raza as a public holiday. \nInitially\, it was a celebration of Hispanic heritage\, often emphasizing the "discovery" of the Americas\, the spread of Christianity and European civilization\, and the emergence of mestizo (mixed) culture. \nAs postcolonial awareness grew\, especially in the late 20th century\, many people began to challenge the original narrative of the holiday. \nCritics pointed out that the day glorified the colonial conquest\, cultural erasure and violence against Indigenous peoples. \nAs a result\, many countries have redefined or renamed the holiday to emphasize Indigenous resistance and resilience\, cultural diversity and historical justice. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/day-of-the-race/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Day-of-the-Race.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014 DTSTAMP:20260421T133703 CREATED:20251003T025837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T025837Z UID:10000623-1760227200-1760399999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lotu a Tamaiti DESCRIPTION:Lotu a Tamaiti translates to "Children's Worship"\, and the holiday is also called White Sunday. It is a day dedicated to honoring children\, recognizing their place in families\, churches and Samoan society. \nWhen is Lotu a Tamaiti?\nLotu a Tamaiti in Samoa is celebrated on the second Sunday in October\, with the following Monday as a public holiday. \nThe following is the list of Lotu a Tamaiti Holiday (Monday) from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 11\, 2021Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 10\, 2022Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 16\, 2023Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 14\, 2024Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 13\, 2025Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 11\, 2027Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 16\, 2028Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 15\, 2029Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 14\, 2030Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 13\, 2031Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 11\, 2032Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 10\, 2033Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 16\, 2034Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 15\, 2035Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 13\, 2036Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 11\, 2038Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 10\, 2039Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 15\, 2040Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 14\, 2041Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 13\, 2042Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 10\, 2044Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 16\, 2045Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 15\, 2046Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 14\, 2047Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lotu a TamaitiOct 11\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lotu a Tamaiti?\nThe origins of Lotu a Tamaiti date back to the early 20th century\, during the period of strong Christian missionary activity in Samoa. Missionaries introduced the idea of a special service dedicated to children's role in faith and society\, emphasizing their importance in Christian teachings. \nBy the 1900s–1910s\, Samoan churches began holding a dedicated Sunday where children led worship\, reciting Bible verses\, singing hymns\, and taking part in dramas and prayers. The wearing of white clothing by children became a hallmark of the day\, symbolizing purity and innocence. This gave rise to the name White Sunday. \nAs the tradition grew\, Lotu a Tamaiti spread beyond the churches and into national culture\, becoming one of the most widely observed holidays in Samoa. \nThe Government of Samoa officially recognized White Sunday as a public holiday\, with the second Sunday in October as the day of worship and the following Monday declared a public holiday for families. \nOver time\, the holiday evolved into a blend of religious service and cultural celebration. While the church remains central\, families also use the day to honor children\, give them gifts\, and prepare feasts where children are served first. \nToday\, Lotu a Tamaiti is one of the most significant national holidays in Samoa\, standing alongside Mother's Day\, Father's Day\, and Independence Day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lotu-a-tamaiti/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Lotu-a-Tamaiti.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR