Xuxa

Total Worldwide Sales: 30 million (Taking into account her albums in Spanish: Xuxa, Xuxa 2, Xuxa 3, Todos sus Éxitos, El Pequeño Mundo, Xuxa Dance, El Mundo es de los Dos, Xuxa Solamente para Bajitos) Since Xou da Xuxa era, she sold 14 million copies. Although Youngman's jest suggests that the list of holidays for a non-believer would necessarily be the "empty set", many non-believers honor various holidays and "holy" days, and those of one faith often honor holidays of other faiths. Her first animated movie and 5th 'Só para Baixinhos' CD are coming out soon. Referring to the original meaning of the term, Henny Youngman included this joke among his vast catalog of one-liners:. Her show 'TV Xuxa' is in the number one spot for children's programming in Brazil. Christopher Columbus, who has arrived in the New World just moments earlier, tells a Native American that he wants to cash a check... She has an on and off relationship with model and heir Luciano Szafir, father of her daughter. One example of this fact is revealed by the assumption inherent in this bit of dialogue from the 1961 musical-comedy album, Stan Freberg Presents The United States of America, Volume One.

Nine months before, she had announced live at Globo's Sunday show Domingão do Faustão that her dream would come true and she would have a child. Some holidays that were once widely celebrated are less so today, for various reasons. In 1998, her daughter was born live on Jornal Nacional, the most important and most watched news shows in Brazil. Some are designed to promote a cause, others recognize historical events not recognized officially, and others are "funny" holidays are generally intended as humorous distractions and excuses to share laughs among friends. Xuxa is one of the richest women in Brazil, with a net worth of more than US$160 million. These are holidays celebrated by various groups and individuals. She and Julio Iglesias were the only Latin Americans on the list. Other secular holidays not observed internationally:.

In 1991, she was one of the 40 Best Paid Celebrities in the World according to Forbes. Many other days are marked to celebrate events or people, but are not strictly holidays as time off work is rarely given. Xuxa is richer than Roberto Carlos, the best-selling artist ever in Brazil. They are:. But, while Xuxa is just a TV personality, Silvio Santos is also the owner of SBT. With the winter holidays, come various different greetings appropriate for each holiday or the entire season. Ahead of her, only Silvio Santos, who is the presenter of lots of shows from the number 2-net: SBT. In some Christian countries, the end of the festive season is considered to be after the feast of Epiphany, although this has only symbolic value.

Xuxa is one of the richest Brazilian entertainers. Usually, this festive period begins near the end of November and ends with New Year's Day on January 1, reflecting traditional pagan celebrations of the period around the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. Her revealing clothes were not a big controversy in Brazil, which has traditionally been more relaxed about nudity than North America or Western Europe, and most of Brazilians didn't see anything wrong with the clothes she wore. Except in North America, the phrases "holiday season" and "holiday period" usually mean the summer months when most people take their annual holiday ("vacation" in North American English), and phrases such as the "festive period" are used to describe the period around Christmas and New Year. Just about anything could be found with her face on it in stores in Brazil and across Latin America. In many Western countries, the winter holiday season is a period of time surrounding Christmas. She had a multiplicity of licensed products since the 80s, from bubble gum to televisions, Shampoos, soap, food, books, clothes, shoes, dolls, toys, video games and board games. The Catholic fiestas patronales are celebrated in each place's patron saint's day, according to the Calendar of saints.

Xuxa's biggest singles were during her Xou da Xuxa era, the biggest of them all being Ilariê, but she was also successful with Lua de Cristal; Tindolelê; Brincar de Índio and Arco-Íris. In the order of the Wheel of the Year:. The album included the hit Ilarie, which went to Number 1 across Latin America and it was the bestselling single and most-played song on the radio in 1989. Well-known consecutive holidays include:. Her third album is the best-selling album in Brazilian history, selling almost 4 million copies. In late 1990s, the Japanese government passed a law that increased the likelihood of consecutive holidays by moving holidays from fixed days to a relative position in a month, such as the second Monday. She is still popular with children today, who listen to her CD collection 'Só Para Baixinhos'. They tend to be considered a good chance to take short trips.

Xuxa is a Brazilian icon, who was part of the childhood of many young people born in the 1980s and 1990s. Consecutive holidays are a string of holidays taken together without working days in between.
. "Legal holiday" is not a term used outside the United States. After she was hospitalized for several days due to exhaustion, she decided to give up her international career. "Public Holiday" is the term used in Australia and "Bank Holiday" in the UK, although some industries in the UK work through Bank Holidays. Her international ambitions ended after she taped 22 episodes of her American show in a month. Public holidays can be either religious, in which case they reflect the dominant religion in a country, or secular, in which case they are usually political or historical in character.

The theme song of the show spent 8 weeks on the top of the charts and her CD charted gold. A public holiday or legal holiday is a holiday endorsed by the state. Also in 1993, she taped "Xuxa Park" in Spain. . Many parents were taken aback by her seemingly open displays of sexuality and lack of modest clothing as well as her practice of putting on bright red lipstick and kissing the cheeks of prepubescent males at the end of each show.
. However, the show was sold in many countries throughout the world, among them Japan, Israel, Russia and some Arab countries. A holiday can also be a special day on which school and/or offices are closed, such as Labor Day.

Xuxa did not master the English language, which was her greatest barrier to success. In Canada and the United States, a Holiday is a day set aside by a nation or culture (in some cases, multiple nations and cultures) typically for celebration but sometimes for some other kind of special culture-wide (or national) observation or activity. In 1993 Xuxa hosted an English language series in the United States, "Xuxa", but it did not achieve the popularity Xuxa had enjoyed throughout Latin America and Spain. However, some Canadians (especially those of English or Irish decent) will use both the terms vacation and holiday interchangeably when referring to a trip away from home or time off work. She also recorded a programme in Spain in 1992, Xuxa Park, which achieved a huge success. "I'm going on holiday to Malta next week"), the North American equivalent being "vacation". In the 90s, Xuxa became very popular in the whole of Latin America, widening her appeal among Spanish-speaking audiences, when she recorded a programme in Argentina, Show de Xuxa, which was also popular when broadcast in Chile, Mexico and other 16 Latin American countries. In most of the English-speaking world a holiday is also a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation (e.g.

As of 2005, Xuxa is about to release her first animated movie. The word has evolved in general usage to mean any special day. In 2003 she did another fantasy movie, Xuxa em Abracadabra and in 2004, Xuxa e o Tesouro da Cidade Perdida (Xuxa and the Treasure of the Lost City). Based on the words holy and day -, holidays originally represented special religious days. The movie was a hit and a sequel was made for the following year. The word holiday has related but different meanings in English-speaking countries. A fantasy movie, it not only had many cameos, but also a story line and no advertisements, a first for Xuxa's movie. Native: "Columbus Day!".

Then, in 2001 she did her first children's movie in twelve years, Xuxa e os Duendes. Columbus: "Oh? Why?". Targeted at teenagers, the movie was still a hit with the audience and next year, a movie in the same style (no story line, lots of advertisements, lots of popular actors/groups/singers making cameos) was made, called Xuxa Popstar. Banks closed.". In 1999 Xuxa appeared in Xuxa Requebra (Xuxa in Shake It), a movie that was a critical flop but a big hit with the audience. Native: "You out of luck today. The second was her biggest box office hit, spawning her hit single 'Lua de Cristal'. Tax Freedom Day (calculated by dividing the tally of all taxes collected in each year by a tally of all income, and applying it to the calendar).

The following year, she starred in two movies: Xuxa e os Trapalhões em 'O Mistério de Robin Hood' (Xuxa and The Messed-Up Guys in 'The Mystery of Robin Hood') and Lua de Cristal (Crystal Moon). Sinkie Day (The Day After Thanksgiving). In 1989 she starred for the first time in a movie with the comedy group Os Trapalhões in A Princesa Xuxa e Os Trapalhões (Princess Xuxa and The Messed-Up Guys), which was another hit. Flying Spaghetti Monsterism Holy Day (every Friday). Xuxa is also an actress and, together with comedy group Os Trapalhões, she has the 9 biggest Box Office hits in Brazilian history. Blame Someone Else Day (first Friday the 13th of the year). In her children's shows, she consistently wore tight clothing, showing her belly, legs, and even parts of her buttocks, and in her first LP (also targeted at children), she revealed her breasts on the cover by wearing a translucent shirt. Christmahanukwanzakah (the holiday season in general, a holiday made out of a marketing campaign invented by Virgin Mobile during the 2004 holiday season.).

Xuxa, however, being one of the most popular Brazillian TV personalities at the time, was kept on and a new show, TV Xuxa was launched, containing more educational content and cartoons, and less of Xuxa than previous shows. Festivus (23 December). The show was initially successful, but following a dispute between Xuxa and her manager, Marlene Matos, ratings for the show began to decline, resulting in the show being pulled from air in 2004. Mole Day (23 October). In 2001 Xuxa began a new children's show, Xuxa No Mundo da Imaginação (Xuxa at the World of Imagination), a show for preschool children on weekday mornings. Brick Day (15 October). She also began her first tour since the end of her Xou da Xuxa show, and won two Grammy awards. October Fool's Day (1 October) (Southern Hemisphere version of April Fool's Day).

Reinvented as a children's entertainer, Xuxa began the Xuxa Só para Baixinhos (Xuxa Just for Kids) series, releasing CDs and a videotape with song clips. Ask a Stupid Question Day (28 September). Both shows had good ratings but were cancelled after a fire on the set at Xuxa Park during a show casued serious injuries to members of the crew and children in the audience. International Talk Like a Pirate Day (19 September). Xuxa Park was a modern version of her original show, Xou da Xuxa. National Underwear Day (11 August). Xuxa Planet was a show aimed at teenagers, and was controversial in that she would interview stars about their sex lives. National Talk In Elevators Day (last Friday of July).

In the early 1990s Xuxa hosted two more shows: Xuxa Planet, and Xuxa Park. Pi Approximation Day (22 July). In 1988, at her peak in popularity, she featured in the highly successful movie Super Xuxa Contra o Baixo Astral (Super Xuxa Against the Low Happiness), that included her hit song Arco-Íris (Rainbow), a hit across Latin America that was the biggest box office success of the year in Brazil. Evoloterra (20 July celebrates the first manned Moon Landing). After becoming famous for dating soccer star Pele, she hosted Xou da Xuxa, a weekday morning show that featured musical performances, games, guests and cartoons from 1986 to 1993. X-Day (5 July in the Church of the SubGenius). Some scenes with underage actors in this movie would not be allowed by current Brazilian laws concerning child pornography. Bloomsday (16 June based on James Joyce's novel Ulysses).

While performing at nightclubs, she graced the centerfold of Playboy magazine's Brazilian edition in December 1982, which led to her being cast in the motion picture Amor Estranho Amor (Love Strange Love) IMDB page in which she plays a prostitute who seduces a 13 year old boy. No Pants Day (first Friday of May). . 24-hour Comics Day (24 April). One, for instance, involved a rented theme park, while another came with a $1,000,000 bill. Towel Day (25 May) (a tribute to the late Douglas Adams). Xuxa's maternal habits are often criticized, particularly as she has been very indulgent with Sasha, throwing her lavish parties. International Cannabis Day (20 April).

Sasha studies at Brazil's most expensive school, the bilingual "Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro" (EARJ), aslo known as the American School of Rio de Janeiro), with a tuition of about $2,000 per month. Pi Day (14 March). She had a daughter, Sasha, in 1998 whose birth was televised live. International Dadaism Month (4 February, 1 April, 28 March, 15 July, 2 August, 7 August, 16 August, 26 August, 18 September, 22 September, 1 October, 17 October, 26 October). Xuxa's personal life has often been very public and sometimes scandalous. Wintereenmas (25 January through 31 January). Xuxa has dated Pelé and the late Ayrton Senna, both regarded as important figures in Brazil. Paper Hat Day (4 January).

Xuxa is of German, Austrian, Italian and Polish descent and was the first Brazilian to appear on Forbes Magazine's list of richest artists in 1991, taking 37th place with an annual gross income of US$19 million. Holidays originating in ancient Latvia. Her various shows have been broadcast in Portuguese, Spanish, and English languages. Sweetest Day (third Saturday in October, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan in the United States). Xuxa born (Maria da Graça Meneghel) on March 27, 1963 in Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) is a Brazilian television actress and singer and children's television show host. Queen's Day (30 March in the Netherlands). 2005- Xuxinha e Guto Contra Os Monstros do Espaço. Pioneer Day (24 July in Utah, United States).

2004 - Xuxa em O Tesouro da Cidade Perdida. Patriot's Day (third Monday in April in Massachusetts and Maine, United States). 2003 - Xuxa em Abracadabra. Mother-in-Law's Day (fourth Sunday in October, where?). 2002 - Xuxa e os Duendes 2. Martin Luther King Day (third Monday in January in the United States). 2001 - Xuxa e os Duendes. Loyalty Day (1 May in the United States).

2000 - Xuxa Pop Star. Lee-Jackson-King Day (20 January) Combined holiday celebrated in the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1984 to 2000. 1999 - Xuxa Requebra. Independence day (observed by many different countries at different dates). 1991 - Gaúcho Negro. Labour Day (Many European countries celebrate Labour Day on May 1). 1990 - Lua de Cristal. Labor Day (a United States federal holiday that takes place on the first Monday of September).

1990 - Xuxa e os Trapalhões e o Mistério de Hobin Hood. Groundhog Day (2 February in United States and Canada). 1989 - A Princesa Xuxa e os Trapalhões. Grandparent's Day (Sunday after September Labor Day - proclaimed in the United States by Jimmy Carter in 1978). 1988 - Super Xuxa contra Baixo-Astral. Flag Day (14 June in the United States). 1985 - Os Trapalhões no reino da fantasia. Boxing Day (26 December in the Commonwealth of Nations).

1984 - Os Trapalhoes e o Mágico de Orós. International Women's Day (8th of March, particularly in Eastern European Countries). 1983 - O Trapalhão na Arca de Noé. United Nations holidays. 1982 - Amor estranho Amor. Halloween (31 October). 1982 - Fuscão Preto. Father's Day (third Sunday in June; 19 March, others; 8 August, Republic of China).

2005-Xuxa Só Pra Baixinhos 6 - Xuxa Festa. World Ocean Day (8 June). 2004-Xuxa Só Pra Baixinhos 5. Mother's Day (second Sunday in May in North America, fourth Sunday in Lent in UK). 2003-Xuxa Só Pra Baixinhos 4. Labour Day, Worker's Day or May Day (1 May, most countries - United States and Canada are prominent exceptions). 2002-Xuxa Só Pra Baixinhos 3. Earth Day (22 April).

2001-Xuxa Só Pra Baixinhos 2. April Fool's Day (1 April). 2000-Xuxa Só Pra Baixinhos. Astronomy Day (date varies depending on cycle of Moon). 1999-Xuxa 2000. Leap Day (29 February, every four years). 1998-Só Faltava Você. Valentine's Day (14 February).

1997-Boas Notícias. Perihelion (3-6 January, depending on year and location). 1997-Arraiá da Xuxa. Happy Winter. 1996-Tô de Bem Com A Vida. Happy Thanksgiving. 1996-Xuxa 10 Anos. Happy Solstice.

1995-Luz No Meu Caminho. Happy New Year. 1994-Sexto Sentido. Happy Kwanzaa. 1993-Xuxa. Joyous Yule. 1992-Xou da Xuxa 7. Happy Holiday(s).

1991-Xou da Xuxa 6. Season's Greetings. 1990-Xuxa 5. Happy Hanukkah. Xou da Xuxa. Merry Christmas (sometimes referenced in Spanish or French as Feliz Navidad and Joyeux Noel). 1989-4o. Preceded by New Year's Eve on 31 December, which is celebrated with festivities in anticipation of New Year's Day.

1988-Xou da Xuxa 3. New Year's Day - (1 January) — Holiday observing the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. 1987-Karaokê da Xuxa. In many European countries it is also a holiday, called St Stephen's Day or the second day of Christmas. 1987-Xegundo Xou da Xuxa. Boxing Day (26 December) — Holiday observed in many Commonwealth countries on 26 December. 1986-Xou da Xuxa. It was created in 1966.

Kwanzaa (USA) - (26 December - 1 January) — Holiday observance held from December 26 to January 1 honoring African-American heritage, primarily in the United States. Christmas is also celebrated as a secular gift-giving holiday; other observances include the decoration of trees and houses. Christmas Day - (25 December) — Christian holiday commemorating the traditional birth-date of Jesus. Hanukkah - (26 Kislev - 2/3 Tevet - almost always in December) — Jewish holiday celebrating the defeat of Seleucid forces who had tried to prevent Israel from practising Judaism, and also celebrating the miracle of the Menorah lights burning for eight days with only enough (olive) oil for one day.

It is celebrated by many as a secular holiday, and marks the beginning of the American "holiday season". It is traditionally celebrated with a meal shared among friends and family in which turkey is eaten. Thanksgiving - (fourth Thursday in November in USA, second Monday in October in Canada) — Holiday generally observed as an expression of gratitude, traditionally to God, for the autumn harvest. Birth of Bahá'u'lláh.

Birth of the Báb. Martyrdom of the Báb. Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh. Declaration of the Báb.

12th Day of Ridvan. 9th Day of Ridvan. 1st Day of Ridván. Naw Ruz (Bahá'í New Year).

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). Tu Bishvat (New year of the trees). Tisha B'Av. Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles).

Shavuot (Pentecost). Rosh Hashanah (New Year). Purim (Based on the events in the Biblical book of Esther). Passover.

Lag Ba'omer. Hanukkah (also: Chanukah; the Festival of Lights). Ramadan. Festival of Muharram.

Eid ul-Adha, Greater Bairam. Eid ul-Fitr, Lesser Bairam