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Austin, TX December 12, 2006: Colorful matachines (dancers) and Cristo Rey Catholic Church members parade through downtown Austin in honor of the Virgen de Guadalupe, an ancient Mexican traditional celebration honoring peasant Juan Diego's vision of the Virgin Mary in 1531. The holiday is celebrated with an all-night vigil December 12 in Catholic parishes. ©Bob Daemmrich/

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