# Altar Decorating Documentaries The Fiesta De La Virgen De Guadalupe is a Colorful Celebration By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-de-la-virgen-de-guadalupe References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/12/14/guatemala-fiesta-de.html#more) & [antiguadailyphoto](http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2009/12/12/virgen-de-guadalupe-celebrations/) Not all countries have Santa Claus, in Sweden they have the Jul Bok, or Christmas Goat, that delivers presents and goodies. The Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe photoessay documents the festival that takes place right before the Christmas holiday, and it is celebrated no less extravagantly. Instead of posing with a [old fat man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santastrophe), children pose [intricately decorated altars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-all-the-way), and backgrounds, which results in a non-stop celebration. Included in the festivities of the Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe are [delicious treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-seasonal-medley), crazy-dancing, and of course, homemade explosives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Altar Decorating:** Opportunity for businesses to innovate with customizable altar decoration services for cultural festivals. - **Documentaries:** Disruptive potential lies in the creation of immersive documentary experiences to capture and preserve cultural celebrations. - **Cultural Festivals:** Businesses can explore new revenue streams through event planning and organizing services for cultural festivals like Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** With the rising popularity of cultural festivals, there is an opportunity for businesses to provide comprehensive event planning services. - **Decorations:** The demand for intricately decorated altars calls for businesses to offer unique and customizable decoration services. - **Film and Media:** The creation of captivating documentaries can create new avenues for businesses in the film and media industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-en-nogada-taco.md) - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Inspired Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-merito.md) - [Contemporary Sculptural Shrines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-shrine.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Branded Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manzanita-sol.md) - [Festive AR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-ar-experience.md) - [Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-day-of-the-dead.md) - [Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-santa-tracker.md) - [Artful Holiday Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection.md)