December 12 is one of the most important days in the calendar of the Catholic religion, due to the deep devotion that Mexico has to the Virgin of Guadalupe. In this way, prior to the Marian celebration, families wonder if the calendar of the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) contemplates the suspension of classes on said date.
Every year, millions of people visit the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City to pay tribute to the “Morenita del Tepeyac”, thank her for favors and sing the traditional mañanitas to her.
In addition to its spiritual importance, this date marks the beginning of the popular “Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon”, a season of Catholic celebrations that extends until Three Kings’ Day, January 6.
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This day has a festive air in many homes and workplaces, sinceSome companies give their employees the day off or prepare small celebrations to commemorate the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Will there be classes on December 12?
According to the official calendar of the Ministry of Public Education (SEP), on December 12 there are classes for preschool, primary and secondary school students.
It is not an official holiday, but some schools may organize special activities or Allow excused absences due to the celebration.
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Why is the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe celebrated on December 12?
The celebration of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe has its origin in a historical event that occurred on December 12, 1531, when the Virgin Mary appeared for the fourth time to Juan Diego, an indigenous person from Cuautitlán, on the Tepeyac hill.
Juan Diego was looking for help for his uncle, who was seriously ill. It was at that moment when the Virgin revealed to him that his uncle had already healed and asked him to go to Bishop Fray Juan de Zumárraga to request the construction of a temple in his honor.
As proof of the apparition, Juan Diego carried with him a cloak in which the Guadalupana Image appeared. This miracle, which occurred in front of the bishop, consolidated popular devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe and turned her into a symbol of faith and hope for the Mexican people.
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