GUADALUPE

NAME OF HOLIDAY

• Day of the Virgin Mary
• Dia de la virgen Maria

WHEN IS IT CELEBRATED?

• December 12

WHO CELEBRATES ?

• People who live Mexico, and some parts of the Untied States.

MEANING

• This holiday is a day to honor God's mother.
• To thank the Virgin Mary.
• Because she gives the people hope and strength.
• To remember when The Virgin Mary visited Mexico.
• Virgin Mary appeared to the people in Mexico.

HOW IS IT CELEBRATED?

• Feasts in The Virgin Mary's honor.
• Going to Mass (Church).
• Catholics take pilgrimages around Mexico.
• Many dress in traditional costumes.
• They eat Tamales and drink Hot Chocolate.

WHERE?

• In Mexico and Texas.
• (Parts of the U.S.)

CELEBRATE GUADALUPE IN MEXICO