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Essay / Mexicans and the Lady of Guadalupe - 642
The Lady of Guadalupe is an integral part of Mexican tradition, and how many people admire her in a very pious way. It is important because it reminds people of their appreciation for their own culture, as well as other cultures around the world. The Lady of Guadalupe is an exact replica of the Virgin Mary. But the only difference is that the Virgin Mary is a saint represented in European culture and the Lady of Guadalupe in the Aztec and indigenous culture of Mexico. The Lady of Guadalupe has a positive influence on different religions, especially Christianity. The Lady of Guadalupe is a positive influence in the way she represents acceptance of other cultures. She sets an example by accepting things that people are unfamiliar with and uncomfortable with. Due to her influence, the Lady of Guadalupe has become a national symbol of Mexico. It has been claimed that the Lady of Guadalupe played an important role in Mexican identity. Preachers said that the Lady of Guadalupe because she had freed the people from idolatry and reconciled the Mexican people with a devotion to the Lady of Guadalupe. The Lady of Guadalupe is also very popular among women, especially in Mexico. It is thanks to his own courage that women now admire him. However, it is not only honored by women, but all Mexicans celebrate it on December 12 every year. The way the Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated is through children's costumes, as well as blessings made in churches. On this day in Mexico, thousands and thousands of people gather to go to church and pray. For the Mexican public, this day is considered a public holiday and it is a day for... middle of paper ... do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy hear us and answer us. The people of Mexico chose to recognize her instead of the Virgin Mary because she belongs to their own culture, making her a more attractive divine figure to praise. She came to the Mexicans at a time when they needed a religion, and she managed to put them at ease with everything she had to offer them. She did this by providing them comfort by connecting with them through their own culture. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the saint who brought community together through connection. She teaches her followers and everyone who knows her that the most important thing we can do for others is to try to connect with them and to always accept other things. This includes things we are uncomfortable with and things that are different from us and our own culture..