Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

If you see a colorful procession in your city or town ... it may have to do with a venerated "lady" whose presence is ubiquitous in many Latino communities across the U.S.

The feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe, is celebrated on December 12. For Mexicans and Mexican-Americans as well as other Latinos, Our Lady of Guadalupe is a powerful symbol of devotion, identity, and patriotism. Her image inspires artists, activists, feminists and the faithful.

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