HOLIDAYS: North American Christmas Carols While You Shop

Walked up to the local supermarket this morning to pick up a few items and when I got there the store music was North American Christmas carols. So, while shopping for YPE liquid dishwashing soap among other items and between listening to “Let It Snow, Let It Snow” and “O Come All Ye Faithful”, my [...]

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HOLIDAYS: Independence Day

Today, the 7th of September, is Independence Day in Brazil.
Brazil declared its independence from Portugal in 1822. It became a Republic in 1889.
This year many of the celebrations have been cancelled due to the H1N1 virus.  However, Brasília will have its normal Independence Day parade with President Sarkozy of France as a special guest.  An [...]

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HOLIDAYS: Tiradentes

 
 
Holiday here tomorrow (Tuesday) Tirandentes – a national hero.  
In Rio they are already on the beach!!
 
LINKS:
> Click for more photos
> About the Tirandentes – Wikipedia
 

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HOLIDAYS: Federal

 
Brazil has lots of Federal holidays and on top of these you have State and County so always check before you travel.  
 
Jan 1 New Year’s Day
Feb 21 Carnival
Feb 22 Carnival
Feb 23 Carnival
Feb 24 Carnival/Shrove Tuesday
Feb 25 Carnival end (until 14 hours)
Apr 10 Good Friday
Apr 12 Easter Day
Apr 21 Tiradentes Day
May 1 Labor Day / May Day
Jun 11 Corpus Christi
Sep 7 Independence Day
Oct 12 Holy Mary’s Day
Nov 2 Remembrance [...]

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