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Festivals & Traditions

Carnival, Festa Junina, religious celebrations and regional traditions with their origins and local differences.

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Criança sorridente segurando um cata-vento colorido diante de uma grande basílica sob céu azul.
Festivals & Traditions12/09/20265 min read

Why October 12 is a national holiday in Brazil — and why Children’s Day falls on the same date

Understand the two origins of October 12 in Brazil: the national holiday for Our Lady of Aparecida and Children’s Day, set by a separate 1924 decree.

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Estátua de Nossa Senhora Aparecida diante do santuário, com duas crianças empinando uma pipa colorida sob céu azul.
Festivals & Traditions08/09/20265 min read

October 12 in Brazil: why it is a national holiday, why it is also Children’s Day, and what visitors should expect

October 12 is a national holiday for Our Lady of Aparecida and also Children’s Day. Learn what may close, what can open, and how to plan for 2026.

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