[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":156},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1ke7ac80hmxex":3},{"kind":4,"country":5,"referenceDate":6,"text":7,"article":59,"scope":91,"ranges":92,"related":102,"contextual":122},"article","AR","2026-10-08",{"slug":8,"title":9,"description":10,"answer":11,"sections":12,"faq":43},"our-lady-of-the-valley-catamarca","Flowers for Our Lady of the Valley in Catamarca","8 December in Catamarca and the Easter celebrations. How to coordinate a flower contribution with the team preparing Our Lady of the Valley’s throne.","The December celebration of Our Lady of the Valley culminates on the 8th in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. To contribute flowers start by speaking to the decoration team. The Morenita del Valle portal describes different groups for each day and individuals helping with time and money. Agreeing the day and purpose of your contribution can help more than arriving with a finished bouquet. The Easter celebrations have a separate programme.",[13,18,23,28,33,38],{"title":14,"paragraphs":15},"December and Easter have different programmes",[16,17],"Morenita del Valle’s description places the December celebrations between 29 November and 8 December. This occasion records the 8th with the label San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca · Local. Catamarca is the province used to find it in the selector.","The Easter procession took place on 4 May in 2025 and 19 April in 2026. The lowering ceremony and liturgical day are other events in the programme. Nor should you use the historic coronation date of 12 April as a fixed procession date. Check the programme for another edition. Importing or subscribing from this page includes only 8 December.",{"title":19,"paragraphs":20},"The flowers are part of work shared between teams",[21,22],"Morenita del Valle explains that each day a group is responsible for decorating the throne. It also describes individuals contributing time and money to buy flowers. Taking part in this way requires coordination with those preparing the arrangement.","Ask which day and team your help would support and what they need at that point. You might contribute to their purchase or a task they specify. This description does not confirm that you can join without asking or that any bouquet will be accepted on arrival.",{"title":24,"paragraphs":25},"Check the place before arranging delivery",[26,27],"The December 2025 programme separates events at the Cathedral, Grotto and Ermita chapel. Do not choose an address simply because they share the same dedication. For a contribution to the Cathedral’s throne agree with its team who receives it and where.","The published Contact channels let you enquire with the portal. You can ask to be directed to the secretariat or flower team about a specific contribution. The Mass-intentions contact serves a different purpose. Sending an email does not confirm a slot or delivery.",{"title":29,"paragraphs":30},"Choose flowers after understanding the arrangement",[31,32],"Before buying ask which species, colour and quantity the design needs. Clarify whether they prefer to order with their own supplier or whether you can make an agreed purchase. Your contribution can then fit the arrangement without preparing a centrepiece that needs dismantling.","The cover chrysanthemum is a catalogue reference for rounded flower heads. Carnations offer another shape with ruffled petals. These are options to compare if the team lets you choose rather than required species for the celebration. The image illustrates a flower rather than the Sanctuary’s throne.",{"title":34,"paragraphs":35},"An example of a family contribution",[36,37],"For a family contribution you could ask one person to speak to the team. They might say: “We would like to help with flowers for one of the December days. Which day needs support and would you prefer a contribution to your purchase or specific flowers?” Agree the amount or quantity once you know the need rather than judging it from a photograph’s size.","If you are asked to make a purchase give the florist the agreed species and colour. Add the receiving day and ask them to check any substitution before preparing the order. The deadline should suit the team arranging the flowers rather than just when your family can collect them.",{"title":39,"paragraphs":40},"Contributing to the throne and supporting a pilgrimage",[41,42],"Joining a procession and helping with floral decoration are separate arrangements. The 2025 programme asked groups to enquire about procession participation. That notice neither books a flower delivery nor confirms participation in another year.","For an agreed delivery explain the journey to the florist and where the stems will have water on arrival. The transport guide helps with protection and waiting periods. To support someone on a pilgrimage you could also agree a gift for their home when they return. They need not carry a bouquet during the walk.",[44,47,50,53,56],{"question":45,"answer":46},"When is Our Lady of the Valley celebrated in Catamarca?","The December celebrations culminate on 8 December. There is another celebration linked to Easter with the lowering ceremony, seven-day devotion and procession. This calendar occasion includes only December; check the relevant programme for the other events.",{"question":48,"answer":49},"Can I take a bouquet straight to the throne?","We do not treat unrestricted reception as confirmed. Morenita del Valle documents daily decoration teams. Ask which team receives contributions and agree the format, day and place before buying.",{"question":51,"answer":52},"Is the Easter procession always in April?","No. The 2025 programme scheduled it for 4 May and the 2026 programme for 19 April. Celebrations are organised in relation to Easter. Check the edition you plan to attend; this page does not create a second procession series.",{"question":54,"answer":55},"Must I bring chrysanthemums or carnations?","We have not found that requirement in the consulted sources. They are references for comparing shapes. The decoration team should specify what fits its design and how to deliver it.",{"question":57,"answer":58},"Do the Cathedral and Grotto receive the same contribution?","Do not assume so. Programmes distinguish their events and places. Identify the arrangement you want to support first and confirm reception with the relevant team.",{"id":60,"category":61,"imageId":62,"name":63,"imageAlt":64,"territoryLabel":65,"sources":66},"ar-virgin-del-valle-catamarca","occasions","chrysanthemum","Our Lady of the Valley · December","Chrysanthemum against a dark green background","San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca · Local",[67,71,75,79,83,87],{"url":68,"label":69,"claim":70},"https:\u002F\u002Fmorenitadelvalle.com.ar\u002Fsitio\u002Ffiestas\u002Ffiestas-de-la-virgen-bajada-de-la-virgen-2\u002F","Morenita del Valle · Fiestas y equipos de ornamentación","Describes December celebrations from 29 November to 8 December and daily groups decorating the throne. Documents individuals contributing time and money for flowers, rather than unrestricted bouquet reception.",{"url":72,"label":73,"claim":74},"https:\u002F\u002Fmorenitadelvalle.com.ar\u002Fsitio\u002Fprograma-de-las-fiestas-en-honor-a-la-inmaculada-concepcion-del-valle-2025\u002F","Morenita del Valle · Programa del Santuario de diciembre de 2025","Distinguishes the Cathedral, Grotto and Ermita and schedules the procession for 8 December 2025. Groups had to enquire about participation; its times and routes do not apply to another edition.",{"url":76,"label":77,"claim":78},"https:\u002F\u002Fmorenitadelvalle.com.ar\u002Fsitio\u002Fprograma-fiesta-abril-2026\u002F","Morenita del Valle · Programa del Santuario de Pascua de 2026","Places the lowering ceremony on 11 April and the procession on 19 April 2026. The Grotto programme calls that final day the third Sunday of Easter. These are that edition’s events and dates.",{"url":80,"label":81,"claim":82},"https:\u002F\u002Fsfvc.tur.ar\u002Fatractivos\u002Ffiestas-marianas\u002F","Turismo municipal de Catamarca · Fiestas marianas","Locates the celebrations in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca and distinguishes December from the Easter cycle. Its wording second Sunday after Easter differs from second Sunday of Easter.",{"url":84,"label":85,"claim":86},"https:\u002F\u002Fmorenitadelvalle.com.ar\u002Fsitio\u002Fcontacto\u002F","Morenita del Valle · Contacto","Lists the portal’s enquiry channels and a separate contact for Mass intentions. Does not book a place with the flower team or confirm an accepted delivery.",{"url":88,"label":89,"claim":90},"https:\u002F\u002Fmorenitadelvalle.com.ar\u002Fsitio\u002Fprograma-fiesta-abril-2025\u002F","Morenita del Valle · Programa del Santuario de Pascua de 2025","Schedules the lowering ceremony on 26 April and the procession on 4 May 2025. The liturgical day is listed as 3 May: these are different events and the closing celebration is not always in April.","San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca",[93,96,99],{"start":94,"end":94,"startLabel":95,"endLabel":95},"2026-12-08","8 December 2026",{"start":97,"end":97,"startLabel":98,"endLabel":98},"2027-12-08","8 December 2027",{"start":100,"end":100,"startLabel":101,"endLabel":101},"2028-12-08","8 December 2028",[103,112],{"article":104,"reason":110,"primary":111},{"id":62,"category":105,"imageId":62,"path":106,"name":107,"title":108,"description":109,"imageAlt":64},"flowers","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fchrysanthemum\u002F","Chrysanthemum","When to give chrysanthemums","How to give chrysanthemums or choose them for a tribute. Compare shapes, colours and formats and check precautions for homes with pets.","Consider chrysanthemums if the decoration team allows a choice and wants rounded flower heads. Agree the day and arrangement first; the cover does not establish a required species.",true,{"article":113,"reason":120,"primary":121},{"id":114,"category":105,"imageId":114,"path":115,"name":116,"title":117,"description":118,"imageAlt":119},"carnation","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fcarnation\u002F","Carnation","When to give carnations","How to choose carnations for a birthday, a thank-you or a tribute. Bouquet sizes, care and precautions around pets.","Carnation against a dark green background","Ruffled carnation petals offer another reference if they fit the agreed design. Ask whether the team prefers to make its own purchase before ordering a bouquet.",false,[123,134,140,148],{"id":124,"category":61,"imageId":114,"path":125,"name":126,"title":127,"description":128,"imageAlt":119,"territoryLabel":129,"ruleLabel":130,"scope":131,"regionCodes":132},"ar-our-lady-of-lujan","\u002Fen\u002Fargentina\u002Foccasions\u002Four-lady-of-lujan\u002F","Our Lady of Luján feast day","Flowers for Our Lady of Luján: a gift or an offering","Our Lady of Luján’s feast is on 8 May. Plan a personal flower gift and check what to ask before bringing flowers to the Sanctuary in Luján, Buenos Aires.","Luján · Local","8 May","regional",[133],"AR-B",{"id":135,"category":136,"imageId":114,"path":137,"name":138,"title":138,"description":139,"imageAlt":119},"cut-flower-care","guides","\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-care-for-a-bouquet\u002F","How to care for a bouquet when it arrives","How to care for a bouquet on arrival. What to do without flower food, with cloudy water or when mixing daffodils with other flowers.",{"id":141,"category":136,"imageId":142,"path":143,"name":144,"title":144,"description":145,"imageAlt":146,"coverageLabel":147},"transporting-flowers","lisianthus","\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-transport-a-bouquet\u002F","How to transport and protect a flower bouquet","How to transport flowers on foot, by car or by plane. Prepare the bouquet and check baggage and entry rules for Spain, Germany and Argentina.","Lavender lisianthus with a bud against a dark green background","Spain, Argentina, and Germany",{"id":149,"category":136,"imageId":150,"path":151,"name":152,"title":152,"description":153,"imageAlt":154,"coverageLabel":155},"flower-delivery","gerbera","\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fordering-flowers-from-a-distance\u002F","How to order flowers from a distance and plan delivery","Plan flower delivery in Spain or Argentina. Agree on the format, substitutions and local date and confirm who receives them at home or at a ceremony.","Coral-orange gerbera against a dark green background","Spain and Argentina",1791507557545]