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:20260421T215739 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:20251224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTSTAMP:20260421T215739 CREATED:20241224T062045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T061404Z UID:10000103-1766534400-1766620799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Christmas Eve DESCRIPTION:Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day\, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday in some countries\, and it holds significant religious and cultural importance for Christians and is widely observed around the world. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Christmas Eve?\nThe History of Christmas Eve?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\n\nWhen is Christmas Eve?\nChristmas Eve is celebrated annually on December 24th\, and the following is the list of Christmas Eve from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2020Thursday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2021Friday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2022Saturday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2023Sunday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2026Thursday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2027Friday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2028Sunday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2029Monday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2032Friday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2033Saturday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2034Sunday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2035Monday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2037Thursday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2038Friday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2039Saturday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2040Monday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2043Thursday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2044Saturday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2045Sunday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2046Monday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2047Tuesday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2048Thursday \n \n Christmas EveDecember 24\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Christmas Eve?\nThe traditions and observances associated with Christmas Eve have evolved over centuries\, blending Christian liturgical practices with cultural customs and folklore. \nThe celebration of Christmas as a feast day began in the early Christian church. By the 4th century\, December 25th was established as the date to commemorate the birth of Jesus\, aligning with the Roman winter solstice festival and the pagan festival of Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun). \nEarly Christians observed Christmas Eve with a vigil\, a nighttime prayer service\, reflecting on the spiritual anticipation of Christ's birth. This tradition is the precursor to Midnight Mass in many Christian denominations. \nDuring the Middle Ages\, Christmas Eve became associated with nativity scenes and plays\, dramatizing the story of Jesus's birth. These events often took place in churches or town squares and helped to popularize the Christmas story among the illiterate. \nIn medieval Christianity\, the period of Advent leading up to Christmas was marked by fasting and penance. Christmas Eve was the final day of this preparation\, often culminating in a feast at midnight. The tradition of singing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve began in Europe during the medieval period\, often as part of religious celebrations. \nAfter the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century\, Christmas Eve observances varied among denominations. Some Protestant groups continued traditions such as Midnight Mass\, while others emphasized home-based celebrations and readings of the Nativity story. \nThe 19th century saw a revival and formalization of Christmas Eve customs\, particularly in Europe and the United States\, influenced by Victorian values and traditions such as Christmas Trees\, Gift Exchanges and Santa Claus. Many Christian denominations continue to hold special services on Christmas Eve\, including Midnight Mass in Catholic and some Protestant traditions. \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Christmas Eve\, people around the world engage in a variety of traditions and activities\, blending religious observances with cultural and familial customs. \nMany Christians attend Midnight Mass or other evening church services to commemorate the birth of Jesus. This is a deeply spiritual time for reflection\, prayer\, and celebration. In some denominations\, candlelight services are held\, featuring hymns\, scripture readings\, and the lighting of candles to symbolize hope and the arrival of Christ. \nFamilies or churches light the final candle of the Advent wreath\, symbolizing the completion of the period of anticipation leading up to Christmas. Many families spend Christmas Eve finishing their holiday decorations\, including putting the final touches on the Christmas tree\, hanging stockings\, and placing lights around the house. \nIn many countries\, Christmas Eve is the time for exchanging gifts\, especially in Europe and Latin America. Children prepare for Santa Claus by leaving out milk\, cookies\, and sometimes carrots for his reindeer. \nMany families gather for a Christmas Eve dinner\, however\, the dinner varies widely by culture. At the same time\, many people take part in acts of charity\, such as donating food\, volunteering at shelters\, or giving to those in need. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/christmas-eve/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Christmas-Eve.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR