The day marks the appearance of the Virgin Mary to St. Juan Diego, a poor indigenous peasant, in a vision in 1531 in what today is Mexico. The matachines dance became directly tied to the celebration.
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The Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Millions of faithful gathered to mark Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe Day, honoring the country’s patron saint. But calls by the Roman Catholic Church for a ...
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Early Thursday morning, "Forbes" released their annual list of the 50 most valuable sports franchises in the world. Unsurprisingly, the Dallas Cowboys claimed the top spot for the ninth ...
Forbes notes that while soccer has a much more global reach and appeal, "nothing beats the commercialization of American pro sports." On average, an NBA team will earn $230 million per year in TV ...
The royal attended the evening to show support for Big Give and as Patron of two charities that took part in the Christmas Challenge: Wellbeing of Women and Shooting Star Children's Hospices.
Agios Spyridon as the patron saint of farmers Saint Spyridon, the patron saint of Corfu and known for his miracles and humility, is considered the protector of the poor and farmers. In traditional ...