BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//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: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:20250712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTSTAMP:20260503T124029 CREATED:20250109T221537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T221710Z UID:10000174-1752278400-1752364799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Orangemen's Day in Northern Ireland DESCRIPTION:Orangemen's Day\, also known as The Twelfth\, is a holiday celebrated by members of the Orange Order\, a Protestant fraternal organization. The day commemorates the Battle of the Boyne\, a significant historical event in Ireland. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Orangemen's Day?\nThe History of Orangemen's Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Battle of the Boyne\n\nWhen is Orangemen's Day?\nJune Day is celebrated annually on July 12 in Northern Ireland\, UK. This aligns with the tradition of commemorating the Battle of the Boyne\, which occurred on July 12\, 1690. When Orangemen's Day falls on a weekend\, it is observed on the following workday. For example\, July 12 falls on a Saturday in 2025\, so Orangemen's Day will be observed on Monday\, July 14. \nThe following is the list of Orangemen's Day in Northern Ireland from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2020Sunday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2021Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2024Friday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2025Saturday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2026Sunday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2027Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2029Thursday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2030Friday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2031Saturday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2032Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2035Thursday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2036Saturday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2037Sunday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2038Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2040Thursday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2041Friday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2042Saturday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2043Sunday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2046Thursday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2047Friday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2048Sunday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Orangemen's Day?\nOrangemen's Day is a significant cultural and political event primarily celebrated in Northern Ireland\, with observances in other parts of the world where the Orange Order has a presence. It commemorates the Battle of the Boyne (1690) and the victory of Protestant King William III of Orange over the Catholic King James II\, a pivotal moment in British and Irish history. \nThe battle took place on July 11 under the Gregorian calendar\, but celebrated on July 12 for convenience. William III's victory ensured Protestant supremacy in Ireland and secured his position as king of England\, Scotland\, and Ireland. This victory is viewed as a landmark event in the history of Protestantism in the British Isles. \nThe Orange Order\, a Protestant fraternal organization\, was founded in 1795 in County Armagh\, Ireland. Named after William of Orange\, the order was established to defend Protestant interests and celebrate the legacy of the Glorious Revolution and William's triumph at the Boyne. \nEarly commemorations of the Battle of the Boyne included parades\, bonfires\, and gatherings\, often marked by tensions between Protestant and Catholic communities. \nBy the 19th century\, Orangemen's Day became a formalized event with organized parades and rituals led by the Orange Order. The day served to reinforce Protestant identity and loyalty to the British Crown. \nFollowing the partition of Ireland\, Orangemen's Day became more prominent in Northern Ireland\, where it symbolized the unionist community's ties to Britain. However\, in the Republic of Ireland\, the event lost its significance as the country developed a predominantly Catholic identity. \nDuring Northern Ireland's conflict from 1960s to 1990s\, The Orangemen's Day was often a flashpoint for sectarian tensions between Protestant unionists and Catholic nationalists. Parades\, particularly those marching through Catholic neighborhoods\, became highly controversial\, leading to violence and clashes. \nIn recent years\, efforts have been made to reduce tensions surrounding The Twelfth\, emphasizing its historical and cultural aspects over political divides. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe central event on Orangemen's Day is the parades organized by the Orange Order. Participants\, known as Orangemen\, wear traditional regalia\, including sashes\, white gloves\, and bowler hats. Major parades take place in cities as well as smaller towns and rural areas. \nOn the eve of Orangemen's Day\, bonfires are lit in Protestant and unionist communities. These fires symbolize the Protestant victory at the Battle of the Boyne and are often built using wooden pallets and other materials. The largest bonfires can reach impressive heights and attract large crowds. \nMany people use the day as an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Some gather for picnics or barbecues in public parks or gardens\, often near parade routes. \nIn some areas\, religious services are held to honor Protestant traditions and the historical legacy of William of Orange. Streets\, lampposts and homes in Protestant neighborhoods are often decorated with Union Jack flags\, Orange Order banners and bunting. \nIn Northern Ireland\, Orangemen's Day is a public holiday\, allowing most people to take the day off work. Many take advantage of the time to enjoy leisure activities\, such as visiting local attractions\, or traveling to rural areas or beaches. \nThe Battle of the Boyne\nThe Battle of the Boyne was a significant historical conflict fought near the River Boyne in Ireland on July 12\, 1690. It was a decisive moment in the struggle for the English\, Scottish\, and Irish thrones and remains a pivotal event in Irish and British history. \nThe battle pitted King James II\, a Catholic\, against King William III of Orange\, a Protestant and James's son-in-law. James had been deposed from the English throne in 1688 and sought to reclaim it with the support of Catholic allies in Ireland and France. \nThe battle symbolized the conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism in Ireland and Britain. Protestants generally supported William\, while Catholics backed James. \nThe battle took place near Drogheda\, along the River Boyne\, about 50 kilometers north of Dublin\, Ireland. William III led an army of approximately 36\,000 troops\, including Dutch\, Danish\, English\, and Ulster Protestant soldiers. James II commanded around 25\,000 troops\, made up of Irish Catholics and French soldiers provided by King Louis XIV of France. \nWilliam's forces successfully crossed the Boyne River despite James's defensive positions. Superior strategy and numbers allowed William's army to outmaneuver and defeat James's forces. James fled the battlefield\, retreating to France\, effectively abandoning his claim to the throne. \nThe Protestant King William III emerged victorious\, solidifying his rule over England\, Scotland\, and Ireland. The battle was a key moment in ensuring Protestant dominance in Ireland\, particularly in the north. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/orangemens-day-northern-ireland/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Orangemens-Day-in-Northern-Ireland.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T000000 DTSTAMP:20260503T124029 CREATED:20250714T032723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T041630Z UID:10000385-1752364800-1752364800@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Visakha Bucha DESCRIPTION:Visakha Bucha Day is the holiest day in the Thai Buddhist calendar. It commemorates three major events in the life of the Lord Buddha\, all of which are believed to have occurred on the same full moon day of the sixth lunar month: His birth\, His enlightenment (Bodhi)\, and His passing into nirvana (Parinirvana). \nWhen is Visakha Bucha?\nVisakha Bucha is observed on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month\, usually in May. \nThe following is the list of Visakha Bucha from 2020 to 2029. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Visakha BuchaMay 06\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Visakha BuchaMay 26\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Visakha BuchaMay 15\, 2022Sunday \n \n Visakha BuchaJun 03\, 2023Saturday \n \n Visakha BuchaMay 22\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Visakha BuchaMay 11\, 2025Sunday \n \n Visakha BuchaMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Visakha BuchaMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Visakha BuchaMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Visakha BuchaMay 27\, 2029Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Visakha Bucha?\nThe term "Visakha" refers to the Vesakha lunar month in the ancient Indian calendar\, which corresponds to April – May. \nThe observance dates back over 2\,500 years\, originating soon after the Buddha's death (circa 5th century BCE)\, when followers began commemorating key events in his life during monthly full moon assemblies. \nIndia is the birthplace of Buddhism\, where early monks marked Buddha's enlightenment and death with meditative observances and recitations. \nAs Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia\, especially in the Theravāda tradition\, the holiday became formalized and integrated into monarchic and temple rituals \nVisakha Bucha has been celebrated in Thailand since the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods\, but it gained prominence during the Rattanakosin era. \nIn 1957\, the Thai government officially declared Visakha Bucha a national holiday\, following a recommendation from the World Fellowship of Buddhists. \nIn 1999\, the United Nations officially recognized Visakha (Vesak) Day as an International Day of Observance\, acknowledging its spiritual significance to millions of Buddhists worldwide. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/visakha-bucha/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Visakha-Bucha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725 DTSTAMP:20260503T124029 CREATED:20241223T030532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T052058Z UID:10000098-1753315200-1753401599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Pioneer Day DESCRIPTION:Pioneer Day is a state holiday in Utah\, and this day marks a significant event in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is an important celebration for its members\, particularly in Utah and in the surrounding regions where the Church has a strong presence. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Pioneer Day?\nThe History of Pioneer Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWho is Brigham Young?\n\nWhen is Pioneer Day?\nPioneer Day is celebrated annually on July 24th\, and it commemorates the arrival of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. \nThe following is the list of Pioneer Day from 2020 to 2049.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2020Friday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2021Saturday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2022Sunday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2023Monday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2025Thursday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2026Friday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2027Saturday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2028Monday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2031Thursday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2032Saturday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2033Sunday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2034Monday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2036Thursday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2037Friday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2038Saturday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2039Sunday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2042Thursday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2043Friday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2044Sunday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2045Monday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2048Friday \n \n Pioneer DayJuly 24\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Pioneer Day?\nDay traces its roots back to the migration of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church)\, commonly known as Mormons. These settlers\, led by Brigham Young\, were seeking a new home where they could practice their religion without persecution. They embarked on a treacherous journey from Nauvoo\, Illinois\, following the death of the church's founder\, Joseph Smith. \nOn July 24\, 1847\, after a difficult journey across the Great Plains and through the Rocky Mountains\, Brigham Young and the advance party of Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. Brigham Young\, viewing the valley for the first time\, declared\, "This is the right place\," signaling the end of their long search for a safe haven. \nThe first celebration of what would become Pioneer Day was held as early as 1849. These early observances included a mix of religious ceremonies and festive activities such as feasts\, sports\, and music\, reflecting both gratitude for their safe arrival and joy at their successful establishment of a new community. \nBy the 1870s\, Pioneer Day was recognized as an official holiday in Utah. The day's events often included political speeches\, reaffirming the pioneers' legacy and the virtues of their faith and perseverance. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nToday\, Pioneer Day is a public holiday in Utah\, with most state offices and many businesses closed. It is celebrated with various activities that blend historical commemorations with modern festivities. \nOne of the largest and most well-known events of Pioneer Day in Salt Lake City\, the parade features floats\, bands\, horses\, and participants dressed in 19th-century pioneer clothing. It attracts large crowds and is broadcast on television. \nThis is a highlight of the holiday\, showcasing traditional rodeo events that pay homage to the skills and entertainments of the pioneer era. Similar to Independence Day celebrations\, Pioneer Day concludes with spectacular fireworks displays throughout the state\, with one of the largest shows taking place in Salt Lake City. \nMany communities host events where participants reenact the entry of Brigham Young and the first settlers into the Salt Lake Valley. These often include wagon trains and historical camps. Families and communities often organize picnics and gatherings in parks and other public places\, featuring traditional games and activities. \nSome communities organize service projects on Pioneer Day to give back to the community\, reflecting the communal spirit of the pioneers. Pioneer Day is a mix of historical reflection\, cultural celebration\, and festive activities\, making it a unique and significant holiday in Utah that both commemorates the past and celebrates the community's ongoing spirit and unity. \nWho is Brigham Young?\nBrigham Young was a significant figure in American religious history\, best known for his role as a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and his pioneering efforts in settling the American West. Born on June 1\, 1801\, in Whitingham\, Vermont\, Young became the second President of the LDS Church\, succeeding the church's founder\, Joseph Smith\, after Smith's death in 1844. \nBrigham Young grew up in a poor farming family and had little formal education. He worked as a carpenter\, painter\, and glazier. Young converted to Mormonism in 1832\, two years after its founding. He was deeply influenced by the Book of Mormon and quickly became a significant leader within the nascent church. \nFollowing Joseph Smith's assassination in 1844\, Brigham Young assumed leadership of the LDS Church. Facing intense persecution in Nauvoo\, Illinois\, Young led the Mormon pioneers westward in search of a safe haven. This journey culminated in the 1847 arrival in the Salt Lake Valley\, where Young reportedly declared\, "This is the right place." \nAs president of the LDS Church and later as the first governor of the Utah Territory\, Young oversaw the establishment of Salt Lake City and the colonization of much of the American West. Under his direction\, Mormons founded hundreds of towns and communities throughout Utah\, Idaho\, Arizona\, Nevada\, California\, and parts of Mexico. \nYoung was a staunch defender of plural marriage\, which became one of the most controversial aspects of his leadership. He had over 50 wives and fathered 57 children. Brigham Young died on August 29\, 1877\, in Salt Lake City\, Utah. His leadership had a lasting impact on the LDS Church and the development of the American West. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/pioneer-day/ CATEGORIES:Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pioneer-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR