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:20260419T102105 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:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTSTAMP:20260419T102105 CREATED:20250630T044840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T050031Z UID:10000320-1776902400-1776988799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:St. George's Day DESCRIPTION:St. George's Day is a Christian feast day celebrated on April 23\, in honor of St. George\, the patron saint of England\, and several other countries and regions. \nWhen is St. George's Day?\nSt. George's Day is observed on April 23\, which was believed to be the date of St. George's death. \nThe following is the list of St. George's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n St. George's DayApril 20\, 2020Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 26\, 2021Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 25\, 2022Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 24\, 2023Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 22\, 2024Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 21\, 2025Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 20\, 2026Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 26\, 2027Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 24\, 2028Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 23\, 2029Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 22\, 2030Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 21\, 2031Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 26\, 2032Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 25\, 2033Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 24\, 2034Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 23\, 2035Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 21\, 2036Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 20\, 2037Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 26\, 2038Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 25\, 2039Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 23\, 2040Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 22\, 2041Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 21\, 2042Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 20\, 2043Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 25\, 2044Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 24\, 2045Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 23\, 2046Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 22\, 2047Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 20\, 2048Monday \n \n St. George's DayApril 26\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of St. George's Day? \nSt. George was a Roman soldier and Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century. His legendary slaying of a dragon symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. \nBy the 4th century\, George was venerated as a saint in Eastern Christianity. By the 9th and 10th centuries\, Western Europe also began to celebrate his feast day on April 23rd\, the date believed to be the day of his death. \nDuring the Crusades (11th–13th centuries)\, St. George became especially popular among English soldiers\, who adopted him as a symbol of bravery and faith. By the late Middle Ages\, April 23 became a feast day to honor St. George. It symbolized English identity and values\, celebrated with parades\, feasts and church services. \nIn England\, St. George was declared the patron saint by King Edward III in the 14th century\, and his emblem—the red cross on a white background (St. George's Cross)—became England's national flag. \nBy the 15th century\, April 23rd was widely celebrated in England with church services and parades. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/st-georges-day/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/St.-Georges-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260419T102105 CREATED:20250929T050122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T050122Z UID:10000604-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:St. Florian's Day DESCRIPTION:St. Florian's Day is one of Upper Austria's most meaningful regional feast days. It honors St. Florian\, the patron saint of the region and of firefighters\, through religious pilgrimages to St. Florian Monastery\, firefighter ceremonies and community festivals\, keeping alive traditions that date back to the early Middle Ages. \nWhen is St. Florian's Day?\nSt. Florian's Day is celebrated every year on May 4. \nThe following is the list of St. Florian's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of St. Florian's Day?\nBorn around 250 AD\, Florian served as a Roman officer in Noricum (a Roman province covering much of present-day Upper Austria). During Emperor Diocletian's persecutions of Christians\, Florian was ordered to renounce his faith. He refused\, was arrested\, and executed by being drowned in the Enns River with a heavy stone tied around his neck around the year 304 AD. He was quickly venerated as a martyr\, and his story spread across Central Europe. \nEarly Christians in the region preserved Florian's relics\, and his tomb became a pilgrimage site. Stories of miracles\, especially related to protection from fire and floods\, strengthened his reputation. Devotion to St. Florian spread beyond Austria into Bavaria\, Poland\, and Hungary. \nA monastery was built near the site of his martyrdom\, known today as St. Florian Monastery\, one of the oldest monastic sites in Austria. \nBy the 11th century\, it became a major pilgrimage destination. The monastery later grew into a Baroque landmark and remains the spiritual heart of his veneration. \nFrom the Middle Ages onward\, St. Florian became associated with protection against fire\, floods\, and natural disasters. He was named patron saint of firefighters\, chimney sweeps\, brewers\, and Austria's Upper Austria region. \nHis image\, pouring water over a burning house\, became widespread on houses\, barns\, and public buildings as a protective symbol. \nIn Upper Austria\, it became a deeply rooted regional tradition tied to both religious ceremonies and community identity. \nSince the 19th century\, fire brigades have played a central role in celebrations\, with parades\, blessings of equipment and remembrance ceremonies. Today\, the Austrian Fire Service considers May 4 not only St. Florian's Day but also the official Firefighters' Day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/st-florians-day/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/St.-Florians-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260419T102105 CREATED:20250630T052027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T053025Z UID:10000322-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Pope Leo XIV DESCRIPTION:Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8\, 2025\, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy. \nRobert Francis Prevost\, born on September 14\, 1955\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) and has served in various capacities\, including missionary work in Peru\, leadership roles within the Augustinian order\, and positions in the Vatican's administrative bodies. \nBorn to Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez\, Robert Prevost grew up in a multicultural household with French\, Italian\, and Spanish heritage. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1977. He later pursued theological studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and obtained both a Licentiate and Doctorate in Canon Law. \nPrevost entered the Augustinian novitiate in 1977\, made his solemn vows in 1981\, and was ordained a priest on June 19\, 1982. In 1985\, he began missionary work in Peru\, serving in various roles. \nIn 2001\, Prevost was elected Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine\, a position he held until 2013. \nAppointed by Pope Francis\, he became the Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015\, serving the diocese in northern Peru. \nIn 2023\, he was appointed as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops\, responsible for overseeing the selection of bishops worldwide. \nFollowing the death of Pope Francis\, Prevost was elected as the 267th pope on May 8\, 2025\, taking the name Leo XIV. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/pope-leo-xiv/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pope-Leo-XIV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260419T102105 CREATED:20250901T235636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T000209Z UID:10000482-1781308800-1781395199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:San Antonio DESCRIPTION:San Antonio commemorates St Anthony's death on June 13\, 1231. St. Anthony of Padua (1195–1231) was a brilliant Franciscan preacher and miracle worker\, canonized less than a year after his death\, he is one of the most loved saints in Spain\, Portugal\, and the Catholic world\, invoked especially as the patron saint of lost things and protector of the poor. \nWhen is San Antonio?\nSan Antonio is celebrated every year on June 13. \nThe following is the list of San Antonio from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2020Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2021Sunday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2022Monday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2023Tuesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2024Thursday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2025Friday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2026Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2027Sunday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2028Tuesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2029Wednesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2030Thursday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2031Friday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2032Sunday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2033Monday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2034Tuesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2035Wednesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2036Friday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2037Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2038Sunday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2039Monday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2040Wednesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2041Thursday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2042Friday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2043Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2044Monday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2045Tuesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2046Wednesday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2047Thursday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2048Saturday \n \n San AntonioJun 13\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of San Antonio?\nSt. Anthony of Padua was born on August 15\, 1195 in Lisbon\, Portugal\, baptized as Fernando Martins de Bulhões. At 15\, he joined the Augustinian Canons in Lisbon\, then later in Coimbra\, dedicating himself to study and prayer. \nInspired by the martyrdom of Franciscan friars in Morocco\, he joined the Franciscan Order\, taking the name Anthony. He hoped to preach in Morocco but fell ill and ended up in Italy\, where his brilliance was discovered. \nAnthony became one of the greatest preachers of the Middle Ages\, called the "Hammer of Heretics" for his ability to defend the faith against heresy. He taught in Bologna\, Montpellier\, and Toulouse\, becoming the first Franciscan to teach theology in the order. Known as the "Saint of Miracles"\, he was credited with healings\, multiplying food for the hungry\, and even speaking to fish when people ignored his sermons. \nHe died on June 13\, 1231\, in Padua\, Italy\, at only 35 years old. He was canonized a saint by Pope Gregory IX in 1232\, just 11 months after his death\, one of the fastest canonizations in history. \nIn 1946\, Pope Pius XII named him a Doctor of the Church for his theological contributions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/san-antonio/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/San-Antonio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260419T102105 CREATED:20250827T182018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T041733Z UID:10000466-1784937600-1785023999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Santiago Apostol DESCRIPTION:Santiago Apóstol was one of Jesus's closest disciples and the first apostle to be martyred. His relics\, believed to rest in Santiago de Compostela\, inspired one of the world's most important pilgrimage traditions and made him the patron saint of Spain. \nWhen is Santiago Apostol?\nSantiago Apostol in Spain is celebrated every year on July 25. \nThe following is the list of Santiago Apostol from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2020Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2021Sunday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2022Monday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2025Friday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2026Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2027Sunday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2030Thursday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2031Friday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2032Sunday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2033Monday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2036Friday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2037Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2038Sunday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2039Monday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2041Thursday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2042Friday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2043Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2044Monday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2047Thursday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2048Saturday \n \n Santiago ApostolJul 25\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Santiago Apostol?\nSantiago (James) was the son of Zebedee and Salome\, and the brother of John the Evangelist. Santiago el Mayor (St. James the Greater) was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the brother of John the Evangelist. He is considered the patron saint of Spain and one of the most venerated figures in Spanish Christianity. \nAccording to tradition\, after the Resurrection of Christ\, James traveled to the Iberian Peninsula to preach the Gospel. \nAround 44 AD\, James was beheaded in Jerusalem by order of King Herod Agrippa\, making him the first apostle to be martyred. Legend holds that his disciples transported his remains by boat to Galicia (northwest Spain)\, where they were buried in what is now Santiago de Compostela. \nIn the 9th century\, a hermit named Pelayo is said to have discovered James's tomb after seeing mysterious lights. \nSantiago became a symbol of Christian resistance during the Reconquista (the Christian reconquest of Spain from Muslim rule). He was often depicted as "Santiago Matamoros" (the Moor-slayer) in medieval iconography. \nFrom the Middle Ages onward\, Santiago de Compostela became one of the three great Christian pilgrimage centers\, along with Rome and Jerusalem. The Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) developed as a network of routes leading to his shrine. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/santiago-apostol/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Santiago-Apostol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260419T102105 CREATED:20250830T213140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T045240Z UID:10000474-1784937600-1785023999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Day of Galicia DESCRIPTION:The Day of Galicia on is a religious festival honoring Saint James and a national holiday celebrating Galician identity\, culture\, and language. Born in 1919 as a nationalist movement\, suppressed under Franco\, and revived after democracy\, it remains Galicia's most important civic and cultural celebration. \nWhen is the Day of Galicia?\nThe Day of Galicia is celebrated every year on July 25. \nThe following is the list of the Day of Galicia from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2020Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2021Sunday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2022Monday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2025Friday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2026Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2027Sunday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2030Thursday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2031Friday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2032Sunday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2033Monday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2036Friday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2037Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2038Sunday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2039Monday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2041Thursday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2042Friday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2043Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2044Monday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2047Thursday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2048Saturday \n \n Day of GaliciaJul 25\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Day of Galicia?\nJuly 25 is the Feast of Saint James the Apostle (Santiago Apóstol)\, patron saint of Galicia and all of Spain. The tradition comes from the belief that Saint James' remains are buried in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela\, which became one of Europe's most important pilgrimage centers in the Middle Ages. \nIn 1919\, the cultural and nationalist group Irmandades da Fala (Brotherhoods of the Language) declared July 25 as the National Day of Galicia (Día Nacional de Galicia). They chose this date because of its strong symbolic link to Santiago\, and to highlight Galician identity\, language\, and self-determination. \nDuring the dictatorship of Francisco Franco (1939–1975)\, regional nationalist expressions were banned\, including public celebrations of the Day of Galicia. The holiday continued unofficially in Galicia and was especially celebrated by the Galician diaspora and exiles abroad\, keeping the cultural flame alive. \nAfter Franco's death (1975) and Spain's transition to democracy\, Galician political and cultural movements revived the celebration. In 1977\, mass demonstrations were organized in Santiago de Compostela\, turning the day into both a cultural and political event. \nWith the Statute of Autonomy of Galicia (1981)\, July 25 was formally recognized as a regional holiday. \nToday\, the Day of Galicia has a dual character: honoring Saint James with pilgrimages and a solemn High Mass in Santiago Cathedral\, and celebrations of Galician music\, literature and traditions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/day-of-galicia/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Day-of-Galicia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTSTAMP:20260419T102105 CREATED:20250902T001145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T001145Z UID:10000483-1785888000-1785974399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Our Lady of Africa DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Africa in Spain refers to the Patroness of Ceuta\, venerated since the 15th century. Her shrine and image remain central to the city's identity\, and her annual feast is one of Ceuta's most important celebrations\, blending faith\, history\, and culture. \nWhen is Our Lady of Africa?\nOur Lady of Africa is celebrated every year on August 5. \nThe following is the list of Our Lady of Africa from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2021Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2022Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2023Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2024Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2027Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2028Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2029Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2030Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2032Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2033Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2034Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2035Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2038Thursday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2039Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2040Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2041Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2044Friday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2045Saturday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2046Sunday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2047Monday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Our Lady of AfricaAug 05\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Our Lady of Africa?\nThe devotion began in the early 15th century after the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in 1415. \nIn 1421\, King John I of Portugal established the parish of Santa María de África. This marked the introduction of Marian devotion under this title in Ceuta\, a city located on the North African coast but long connected with Iberian Christian tradition. \nThe image of Our Lady of Africa\, a Gothic-style wooden statue of the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus\, became the spiritual heart of this devotion. \nIn 1580\, when Portugal was united with Spain under Philip II\, devotion to the Virgin in Ceuta gained wider Spanish influence. \nBy the 17th century\, Our Lady of Africa was fully integrated into Spanish religious life and recognized as the Patroness of Ceuta. \nThe Shrine of Our Lady of Africa (Santuario de Nuestra Señora de África) was expanded and became a pilgrimage site. \nHer feast is celebrated on August 5\, with processions through the streets of Ceuta\, religious ceremonies and cultural festivities. She is especially venerated as a protector of sailors and soldiers\, given Ceuta's role as a fortress and port city. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/our-lady-of-africa/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Our-Lady-of-Africa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260419T102105 CREATED:20251008T042642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T042642Z UID:10000683-1788566400-1788652799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Mother Teresa Day (Albania) DESCRIPTION:Mother Teresa Day in Albania honors the life and humanitarian legacy of Saint Teresa of Calcutta\, Albania's most revered figure\, celebrating her compassion\, charity and lifelong service to the poor and suffering. \nWhen is Mother Teresa Day?\nMother Teresa Day in Albania is observed on September 5 every year. \nThe following is the list of Mother Teresa Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2020Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2021Sunday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2022Monday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2024Thursday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2025Friday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2026Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2027Sunday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2030Thursday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2031Friday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2032Sunday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2033Monday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2036Friday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2037Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2038Sunday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2039Monday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2041Thursday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2042Friday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2043Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2044Monday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2047Thursday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2048Saturday \n \n Mother Teresa DaySep 05\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Mother Teresa Day?\nMother Teresa\, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26\, 1910\, in Skopje (then part of the Ottoman Empire\, now North Macedonia)\, was of Albanian descent. Her family came from northern Albania\, and maintained strong ties to Albanian culture\, language\, and Catholic faith. From a young age\, Anjezë felt a deep calling to serve humanity\, inspired by her mother's devotion to helping the poor and her community's strong spiritual traditions. \nAt age 18\, she joined the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland and soon moved to India\, where she took the name Teresa after Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. In 1946\, she experienced what she called "the call within the call"\, leaving her convent to work among Kolkata's poorest citizens. \nShe founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950\, an order dedicated to caring for "the poorest of the poor". Over time\, her work expanded globally\, establishing orphanages\, hospices\, and centers for the sick and dying in over 130 countries. Her humility and selflessness earned worldwide recognition\, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. \nDuring Albania's communist era (1945–1990)\, religion was banned\, and Mother Teresa's name was largely suppressed. After the fall of communism\, she became a national symbol of faith\, compassion and pride for Albanians worldwide. \nHer visits to Albania in the early 1990s\, including meeting with then-President Ramiz Alia\, deeply moved the nation. Her legacy helped inspire a moral and spiritual renewal in post-communist Albania. \nMother Teresa Day was officially established as a national holiday in Albania to honor her canonization by the Catholic Church and her enduring humanitarian legacy. The date\, September 5\, marks the anniversary of her death in 1997\, the same day recognized globally by the United Nations as the International Day of Charity. \nMother Teresa Day celebrates more than her religious devotion\, it represents humanity and compassion beyond borders or faiths. She remains a national heroine and an international icon of kindness\, embodying Albania's enduring values of generosity and empathy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/mother-teresa-day-albania/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mother-Teresa-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR