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 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:20260510T221620 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:20260316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260317 DTSTAMP:20260510T221620 CREATED:20250102T035926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191058Z UID:10000146-1773619200-1773705599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day in Canada DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick's Day honors St. Patrick\, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador\, reflecting the province's strong Irish heritage. While it is not a public holiday in other provinces\, it is widely recognized with parades\, cultural events and festivities\, particularly in cities with large Irish communities. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is St. Patrick's Day?\nThe History of St. Patrick's Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about St. Patrick\n\nWhen is St. Patrick's Day?\nSt. Patrick's Day is observed on the nearest Monday to March 17 in Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada. \nThe following is the list of St. Patrick's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 16\, 2020Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 15\, 2021Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 14\, 2022Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 20\, 2023Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 18\, 2024Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 17\, 2025Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 16\, 2026Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 15\, 2027Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 20\, 2028Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 19\, 2029Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 18\, 2030Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 17\, 2031Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 15\, 2032Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 14\, 2033Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 20\, 2034Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 19\, 2035Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 17\, 2036Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 16\, 2037Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 15\, 2038Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 14\, 2039Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 19\, 2040Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 18\, 2041Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 17\, 2042Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 16\, 2043Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 14\, 2044Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 20\, 2045Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 19\, 2046Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 18\, 2047Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 16\, 2048Monday \n \n St. Patrick's DayMarch 15\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of St. Patrick's Day?\nOver the centuries\, St. Patrick's Day has evolved from a solemn religious observance to a global celebration of Irish culture\, marked by parades\, music and festivities. \nSt. Patrick's Day began as a religious feast day in Ireland in the early 17th century\, established by the Catholic Church. The day was marked by attending Mass and a break from Lenten restrictions\, allowing celebrants to eat and drink. \nWhile originally religious\, it has become a national celebration of Irish culture and heritage\, featuring parades\, festivals and traditional music. \nIrish immigrants brought St. Patrick's Day traditions to countries like the United States\, Canada and Australia. It gained popularity as a celebration of Irish identity and pride\, especially among immigrant communities. \nThe first recorded St. Patrick's Day parade took place in New York City in 1762\, organized by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army. Today\, cities worldwide\, including Dublin\, Montreal\, Chicago and Sydney\, host elaborate parades and events. \nIrish immigration to Canada began in the 17th century\, with a significant increase during the 19th century. Many Irish settlers arrived during the Great Irish Famine (1845–1852)\, seeking refuge and new opportunities. \nIrish immigrants established strong communities\, particularly in Newfoundland and Labrador\, Nova Scotia\, Quebec\, and Ontario. They brought their traditions\, including the celebration of St. Patrick's Day\, to Canada. Montreal's St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the largest and longest-running in North America\, dating back to 1824. \nParades and celebrations spread to cities like Toronto\, Ottawa and Halifax\, where Irish communities were prominent. In Newfoundland and Labrador\, St. Patrick's Day became a public holiday\, reflecting the province's deep Irish roots. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn St. Patrick's Day in Canada\, people celebrate Irish culture and heritage through a variety of activities. \nCities like Montreal\, Toronto\, and Vancouver host elaborate St. Patrick's Day parades featuring: colorful floats\, bagpipers and Irish dancers and performers in traditional Irish attire. \nSmaller parades and community events are also held in cities and towns across the country. \nWearing green clothing\, hats or accessories is a popular tradition\, symbolizing Irish heritage and the "Emerald Isle". Many also wear shamrocks\, a nod to St. Patrick's use of the three-leafed plant to explain the Holy Trinity. \nTraditional Irish music featuring fiddles\, flutes and Irish drums is performed at festivals and concerts. Irish dance performances\, including step dancing and jigging are also popular entertainment. \nMany communities organize family-friendly activities\, including crafts for children\, face painting\, and games and storytelling about Irish folklore. \nMuseums and libraries may host exhibitions\, storytelling sessions or language workshops focused on Irish history and heritage. Religious services or educational programs highlight St. Patrick's life and his contributions to Irish Christianity. \nMore about St. Patrick\nSt. Patrick (circa 385–461 CE) is the patron saint of Ireland\, celebrated for his missionary work in spreading Christianity throughout Ireland during the 5th century. His life and legacy are commemorated annually on St. Patrick's Day\, March 17\, the date of his death. \nSt. Patrick was born in Roman Britain\, likely in what is now Wales or Scotland\, to a Christian family of Roman-British descent. At the age of 16\, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and sold into slavery in Ireland. He spent six years as a herdsman\, during which he turned to faith for solace and strength. \nSt. Patrick escaped slavery after hearing a divine message in a dream\, guiding him to flee to the coast where he found a ship back to Britain. After returning home\, he felt called to become a missionary and bring Christianity to Ireland. He studied religious doctrine in France and was later ordained as a bishop. \nPatrick returned to Ireland as a missionary\, determined to convert the Irish people to Christianity. He used Irish symbols and traditions to explain Christian concepts\, and emphasized inclusivity\, incorporating Irish culture into Christian practices. \nSt. Patrick is credited with converting much of Ireland to Christianity and establishing churches\, schools and monasteries. \nSt. Patrick died on March 17\, around 461 CE\, in Saul\, Ireland\, where he had built his first church. March 17 was established as a feast day in his honor by the Catholic Church\, later evolving into a broader celebration of Irish heritage. \nSt. Patrick is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church\, Eastern Orthodox Church\, Anglican Communion\, and Lutheran Church. A popular legend claims that St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. While symbolic (snakes represent paganism)\, Ireland never had snakes due to its geography. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/st-patricks-day-canada/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/St.-Patricks-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR