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12 de Diciembre, 2007
La Virgen Morena, Our Lady Guadalupe, Oatlaxopeuh
Categorized under Cultura , día festivo | Tags: Guadalupe, Mexico
Before the Christmas season "officially" begins on December 16, day when the first Posada takes place, Mexicans join together for the festivities of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on December 12. This is one of the most important dates in the Mexican calendar.
On this date, thousands of the faithful from around the country make the most important pilgrimage of all those undertaken during the year to the Basílica of Guadalupe, in Mexico City, where the miraculous image of la Virgen Morena is kept. [...]
There are many groups of dancers and musicians that have come to offer their art to the Virgin.
By nighttime, the atrium is filled to bursting with pilgrims. People of all ages and of all regions of the country gather together, physically as well as spiritually. [...]
Practically everywhere where there is an altar to the Virgin, a special celebration is held on her day.
By the early hours of the morning, in every niche and cranny of the country, the burst of fire crackers is heard and their brilliant lights crown this great fiesta dedicated to the Mother of all Mexicans...Our Lady of Guadalupe.
A DAY for happiness and dancing and good food. Enjoy!
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Comentarios (2)
Man Eegee dijo:
I can't wait for this evening. My workplace is hosting a Posadas in honor of Nuestra Señora. I can already taste the hot chocolate con canela. mmmmm
Hope your week is on the upswing, Nez.
Palabras por Man Eegee spat forth on el 12 de Diciembre, 2007 at 01:12 PM
mariachi mama dijo:
Started last night. We went to mi esposos wingnut cousins ranch and ate birria de cabro and sang Las Mañintas, drank too much Tecate (yuck).
Feliz!
Palabras por mariachi mama spat forth on el 12 de Diciembre, 2007 at 08:54 PM