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 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: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:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260420T193255 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:20260403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404 DTSTAMP:20260420T193255 CREATED:20241128T164320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T162144Z UID:10000002-1775174400-1775260799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Good Friday DESCRIPTION:Good Friday is a significant day in the Christian calendar\, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed during Holy Week on the Friday before Easter Sunday and is a solemn day of reflection and prayer for Christians worldwide. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Good Friday?\nThe History of Good Friday\nWhat Do People Do on Good Friday?\nWhat is Christianity?\n\nWhen is Good Friday?\nGood Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. Its exact date changes each year because it is based on the lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. \nThe following is the list of Good Friday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Good FridayApr 10\, 2020Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 02\, 2021Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 15\, 2022Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 07\, 2023Friday \n \n Good FridayMar 29\, 2024Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 18\, 2025Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 03\, 2026Friday \n \n Good FridayMar 26\, 2027Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 14\, 2028Friday \n \n Good FridayMar 30\, 2029Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 19\, 2030Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 11\, 2031Friday \n \n Good FridayMar 26\, 2032Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 15\, 2033Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 07\, 2034Friday \n \n Good FridayMar 23\, 2035Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 11\, 2036Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 03\, 2037Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 23\, 2038Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 08\, 2039Friday \n \n Good FridayMar 30\, 2040Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 19\, 2041Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 04\, 2042Friday \n \n Good FridayMar 27\, 2043Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 15\, 2044Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 07\, 2045Friday \n \n Good FridayMar 23\, 2046Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 12\, 2047Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 03\, 2048Friday \n \n Good FridayApr 16\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Good Friday\nThe history of Good Friday is deeply rooted in Christian tradition\, marking one of the most pivotal events in Christian theology: the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. \nThe events of Good Friday are recounted in the Gospels of Matthew\, Mark\, Luke\, and John. Jesus was arrested after the Last Supper\, tried before Jewish and Roman authorities\, and ultimately sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was crucified at a site called Golgotha (Calvary) around 30-33 CE. \nThe term "Good Friday" likely evolved from "God's Friday" or an old usage of "good" meaning "holy" or "pious." In some languages\, the day is referred to as "Holy Friday". \nEarly Christians began observing the death and resurrection of Jesus as a combined celebration\, with Good Friday eventually becoming a distinct day of solemnity by the 4th century. The First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE formalized the dating of Easter\, indirectly influencing Good Friday's observance. \nDuring the Middle Ages\, elaborate liturgies were developed\, including the veneration of the cross and the reading of the Passion story. Public dramatizations of Jesus' Passion and processions became common in Catholic regions\, many of which continue today. \nToday\, Good Friday is observed by Christians worldwide\, each tradition reflecting its unique historical and cultural context. Common observances include somber church services\, prayer\, fasting\, and public processions. \n \nWhat Do People Do on Good Friday?\nGood Friday has transformed from a day of silent mourning into a globally observed religious and cultural event\, maintaining its central theme of sacrifice\, redemption\, and hope. \nMany people attend special Good Friday liturgies in church services\, often centered around readings of the Passion story. Some Christians spend time in personal or communal prayer\, meditating on the significance of Jesus' suffering and death\, while some Catholics and other Christians may observe fasting and abstain from meat as a sign of penance. \nGood Friday is a public holiday in many countries. Businesses and schools often close\, giving people time to participate in religious activities. In some areas\, vegetarian and simple meals are prepared. \nNowadays\, with the rise of digital platforms\, many churches offer online Good Friday services for those unable to attend in person. \nPeople may try to avoid celebrations\, parties or loud activities. In many places\, some work and leisure activities are minimized or restricted. \nWhat is Christianity?\nChristianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion\, professing that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead and is the Son of God\, whose coming as the Messiah was prophesied in the Hebrew Bible and chronicled in the New Testament. It is the world's largest and most widespread religion with over 2.38 billion followers\, comprising around 31.2% of the world population. Its adherents\, known as Christians\, are estimated to make up a majority of the population in 157 countries and territories. \nChristianity shares its origins with Judaism and Islam\, tracing its spiritual lineage to Abraham\, a key figure in the Hebrew Bible. Central to Christianity is the belief that Jesus Christ was crucified\, died\, and rose from the dead\, offering salvation and eternal life to all who believe in Him. Christians regard Jesus as the divine Son of God\, emphasizing His dual nature as both fully human and fully divine. \nWhile united in belief in Jesus Christ\, Christians are divided into major branches like Catholicism\, Protestantism\, and Eastern Orthodoxy\, each with unique traditions\, practices\, and theological emphases. Christianity has deeply influenced global history\, including laws\, ethics\, art\, literature\, and social norms\, often promoting values of compassion\, charity\, and justice. 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