On October 12, Brazil honors Children’s Day and the Day of Our Lady of Aparecida, commemorating the 1717 discovery of the saint’s statue by fishermen. This led to naming her Brazil’s patron saint in 1930. As her popularity grew, the day also became a time to honor children. On this day, people see children as […]
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