December is the month of many festivities as the Christmas season and other important ones. Some of the most important festivals and events held in Mexico is the festivities of La Virgin de Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadalupe, on December 12. December 12. This is one of the most important dates in the Mexican calendar, and some Catholics, especially those from Mexico and other parts of Central and Latin America. Millions from across the country make the pilgrimage on the most important religious holidays to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City to honor the Virgin Mary who is said to have appeared to an Indian peasant named Juan Diego on Dec. 12, 1531.
On this national holiday thousands of the faithful religious pilgrims from all over the country make the most important pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Mexico City, where the miraculous image of la Virgin Morena is kept believing that she can perform miracles and answer the prayers of the faithful. On the day before the great celebration, thousands and thousands of people for more than 50 000 worshipers start to arrive. The monumental atrium which is circular structure is 100 meters (330 feet) in diameter, begins to fill up the attendance can easily top 2 million on that day.
The Feast of Guadalupe is celebrated in the heart of the advent season, the season of hope and of longing giving this season deeper meaning for the community. People of all ages gather together, physically and spiritually a tradition that started with the Mexico City Olympics and has carried over to the Feast Day. There are many groups of dancers as well as musicians and artists, famous singers and dignitaries too have come to offer their art to the Virgin. Every kind of celebration is held on her day.
We encourage you to attend and enjoy this lively and spiritual religious celebration of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrated in Mexico City on December 12th each year.
