Celebrating the Patroness of the Americas with Workplace Inclusion
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrated on December 12, honors the 1531 apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego, an Indigenous Mexican. This observance holds deep spiritual and cultural significance, symbolizing compassion, unity, and the blending of Indigenous and Spanish traditions. For many Latinx communities, Our Lady of Guadalupe represents resilience, protection, and identity.
Looking for a quick, actionable way to acknowledge the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe? This post gives you a fast, DIY DEI tip you can apply right now.
Why This Holiday Matters
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe offers a meaningful opportunity to foster inclusion in the workplace:
✅ It acknowledges the cultural richness and traditions of Latinx communities, building cultural awareness and respect.
✅ It celebrates the faith and resilience of historically excluded groups, particularly Indigenous and Latinx communities.
✅ It opens the door for conversations about spirituality, heritage, and identity in a respectful, inclusive way.
✅ It affirms the value of diverse narratives in shaping who belongs at work.
Recognizing this feast day shows your commitment to honoring cultural identity and religious diversity.
One Inclusive Celebration Idea
Host a “Cultural Heritage Sharing” Session.
Here’s how:
Invite team members to share stories, traditions, or reflections connected to Our Lady of Guadalupe—or another cultural or spiritual tradition that’s meaningful to them.
Provide prompts like:
- What traditions did you grow up with that shaped your identity?
- What does Our Lady of Guadalupe—or a similar symbol—mean in your community?
Create space for authentic storytelling. This doesn’t need to be religious—it’s about honoring meaning, legacy, and connection.
This reflective activity opens space for empathy, curiosity, and deepened cross-cultural understanding.
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Pause & Reflect
How is your organization creating space for cultural and spiritual identity to be seen, valued, and respected?
