Twenty years ago, Arely welcomed “La Santa” into her home for the first time. She placed her on top of the refrigerator with a glass of water, a candle, and a shot of tequila, alongside other Catholic images—the religion she grew up with in her native Mexico.
Archivo de etiqueta: Religión
Preserving the tradition of the Baby Jesus
The tradition of displaying figurines of the Holy Child in Mexican homes dates back to the 16th century and is celebrated primarily on Christmas Eve and Candlemas.