December is the month of celebrations. Hot on the heels of Thanksgiving, we step into a whirlwind of Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years…..whew!
This Saturday is one of those December Celebrations known as The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This cultural and religious commemoration takes place every year on the 12th of December, yet can often be overlooked during the hustle and bustle of other winter holidays.
However, this day is no small holiday. It has been celebrated by millions of people in Mexico for nearly 500 years, and here in the United States for about 200 years. You probably recognize the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe (aka the Virgin Mary). She is Mexico's patron saint; you can find her image on almost anything and everything, and her story explains why.
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