Our Lady of Guadalupe - Mexican

Hello! I am the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. People celebrate me on a special day, December 12th. This happens in Mexico and in many other places all over the world. I am a day to remember a very important story from a long, long time ago. The story is about a kind woman named Mary. It tells of how she appeared on a hill to a man named Juan Diego.

My story has a part that many people think is amazing. It is about a special picture. The story says that after Mary appeared, a picture of her was found on Juan Diego’s cloak. A cloak is like a long cape that people wore to stay warm. This picture of Mary, who is called Our Lady of Guadalupe, is very special to the people who celebrate me. Today, people can go see this very same cloak and picture. It is kept safe in a big, beautiful church in Mexico City.

When my day arrives, it is full of happiness and color. People observe me with big celebrations. You might hear joyful music playing in the streets. Sometimes there are parades with people dancing. Many people bring beautiful flowers to churches as a gift. They especially bring red roses, which are an important part of the story. Families and friends also get together. They share delicious food and spend time with each other. It is a day for them to honor and remember the special story of Our Lady of Guadalupe.