Our Lady of Guadelope.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12 The Virgin of
Guadalupe Fiesta

Before the Christmas season "officially" begins on December 16, day when the first
Posada takes place, Mexicans join together for the festivities of
La Virgen de Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadalupe, on December 12. This is one of the most important dates in the Mexican calendar.


Yesterday, 12th of December I went into the center of Mazatlan to the Cathedral to experience this Mexican holiday.
Young families brought their babies and young children to the cathedral to be presented to the shrine of the Holy Guadelupe and to have their photos taken in front of the alter.





The children were all dressed up in native costume. This little boy is sporting a mustage.












A happily sleeping very young baby.

















Not so happy little girl.














Walking with Mummy.












Proud mother and young girl.













Outside the cathedral children have their photo taken in front of the Lady of Guadelupe.











You can buy soft drinks, hot food and toys.













You can get your shoes polished.













Coca cola.














Old men are setting the world to right.
















And Christmas is coming!