Father's Day

About Father's Day

In Brazil, Father’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in August. The date was chosen in honour of St. Joachim, the father of Mary and patron saint of fathers and grandfathers. Children spend the day writing Father's Day cards and letters with words of thanks to their dads and father figures.

14May

Mother’s Day

• Family
• Brazil

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day

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12Oct

Children's Day

• Family
• Brazil

Falling on a national holiday, this is a popular day to give presents to children.

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Builders' Day

• Occupation
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Builders' Day.

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Santa Dulce

• People
• Brazil

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Santa Dulce in Brazil.

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International Left Handers Day

• Culture
• International

Studies suggest that approximately 10% of the world population is left-handed.

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Obon

• Folk
• Japan

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

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