April Showers Day is observed every year on April 22. The holiday celebration revolves entirely around the changing of the seasons. Rainstorms that occur in the Northern Hemisphere during April, are known as April showers. Heavy rain downpours are common at this time due to the direction of the jet stream, which goes north and creates large depressions to bring rain and strong winds from the Atlantic Ocean. This occurrence is commemorated on April Showers Day when people look out for rain. The reason for April Showers Day being celebrated on April 22 is unknown.
Tiradentes’ Day
Tiradentes’ Day is celebrated annually in Brazil on April 21. The holiday commemorates the execution of Brazilian national hero Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier, also known as Tiradentes, on April 21, 1792. Born November 12, 1746, he was one of the seven children of Domingos da Silva Santos and Antonia da Encarnação Xavier. After the death of his parents, he began to apprentice under a dentist. Thus, he earned himself the nickname ‘Tiradentes,’ meaning “tooth puller.” As an adult, he joined a revolutionary movement that envisioned the independent Brazilian Republic. On April 21, 1792, he was executed for plotting against the Portuguese colonial administration.
National Javier Day
National Javier Day is celebrated on April 21 every year. ‘Javier’ is the Spanish version of the name ‘Xavier,’ which is a common choice for masculine names in Mexico, Spain, and neighboring areas. This name is associated with a Navarrese Jesuit priest who was born in a place named Xavier and co-founded the Society of Jesus. Footballers Javier Mascherano and Javier Hernandez share this name, along with Spanish actor and producer Javier Bardem. Javier Baez is a well-known Puerto Rican baseball player, and Javier-Ortega Smith Molina is a prominent Spanish lawyer and politician. This name has several variations across Europe and Latin America.