Category: Brazil and South America

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Day of Quito, (EC)(1534): December 6

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Day of Quito in Ecuador marks the anniversary of December 6, 1534, the day the city of Quito was founded by Spanish explorers.

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Our Lady of Guadeloupe Day (C)(MX)(1531):...

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On December 12, Mexico celebrates Our Lady of Guadeloupe Day. Our Lady of Guadalupe, also know as the Cirgin of Guadalupe and Our Mother of Guadalupe The Madonna of Tepeyac, Tonantzin. The day celebrate...

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Las Posadas (C): December 16-24

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Alasitas Festival (BO)(1781): January 24

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Commemorating a pagan festival celebrating the goddess of abundance, Ekeko and the January 24, 1781 battle between the Bolivians and imperial Spain, Alasitas is held annually on this date in the city of L...

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Carnival of Blacks & Whites (CO): January...

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A celebration of multiculturalism, the end of slavery and the diversity of Columbian Society, Carnaval de Negros y Blancos (Carnival of Black & White) is annual celebration in Columbia. Featuring food, mu...

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Dog Days of Summer (Southern Hemisphere):...

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The Dog Days of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere are the hottest days of the year. They received their name because in ancient times they were based upon the movements of the star Sirius, which was also...

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Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Festival (BR-BA): J...

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Nosso Senhor Do Bonfim Festival (Our Lord of the Happy Endings Festival) falls on second Thursday after the Three Kings celebration. Considered as one of the most colorful festivals in Salvador, Bahia, Br...

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San Sebastian's Day (BR): January 20

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Saint Sebastian was a maverick saint, known for his bravery and his under cover life as a Christian, hiding at the very top of Roman nobility, before Rome became Christian. This was highly dangerous at th...

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Daylight Savings (BR), Ends: February 16

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Daylight Savings in Brazil’s Southern states commences on the 3rd Sunday in October (Spring Forward) and ends on the 3rd Sunday in February (Fall Back). On this day we move the clock one hour ahead at 2A...

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Premio Lo Nuestro: February 20

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Premio lo Nuestro, established in 2003, is the Central and South American music awards broadcast on Univision. It honors the Song of the Year, New Solo act or group of the year, Established Group of the y...

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Carnaval (BR): February 22-25

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This is one for the Bucket List. Everyone in the world should experience Brazil’s Carnaval (Yes, it is spelled with an ‘a’, not an ‘I’), at least once in their lifetime. Carnaval is about living large and...

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Break with your Wireless Carrier Day: Febr...

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Created by global wireless provider T-Mobile, Break with your Wireless Carrier Day is a promotion designed to encourage people to review their cellular contracts. If you're paying too much or not getting...

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Dia de los Muertos: November 1-2

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Republic Day, (BR)(1889): November 15

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Republic Day in Brazil marks the anniversary of November 15, 1889, the official day Brazil proclaimed itself a republic. This is a national holiday.

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Latin Grammy Awards: November 18

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Latin Grammy Awards is an event usually held in November. Sponsored by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, this event highlights the works and achievements in the Latin music industry perfor...

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Independence Day, (SR)(1975): November 25

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Independence Day in Suriname marks the anniversary of November 25, 1975, the official day the nation gained independence from The Netherlands. This is a national holiday.

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Flu Season Peak, Southern: August

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Independence Day, (BO)(1825): August 6

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Independence Day in Bolivia marks the anniversary of August 6, 1825, the official day of independence from Spain. Bolivia is named after the person who led the nation to independence, Simon Bolivia. This...

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