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Latin American
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Círio de Nazaré (Nazareth's Taper) 
 Background about the celebration, every second Sunday of October, of "the biggest religious event in Brazil; the Círio de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré (Our Lady of Nazareth's Taper)." The festival, celebrated since 1793, is in honor of the patron saint of the area. Includes images. From the government website on tourism in the state of Pará, Brazil. http://www.paratur.pa.gov.br/english/eng_cirio.asp Topics: Holidays by Region Last updated Oct 4, 2007 Major Holidays and Celebrations of Spanish Speaking Countries
List of the major holidays and celebrations of the Spanish-speaking countries. "Latin American countries which have been significantly influenced by Catholicism have many holidays to celebrate their patron saints and virgins to venerate Mary, the mother of Jesus." Holidays listed include Juan Pablo Duarte Day (January 26, Dominican Republic), Battle of Rivas Day (April 11, Costa Rica), and Mexican Independence Day (September 16). From the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. http://espanol.ucanr.org/Calendario/Major_Holidays_and_Celebrations_of_Spanish-Speaking_Countries.htm Topics: Holidays by Region Last updated Sep 11, 2006 |
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