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Photo: Rose Mendoza, Dulce Vida Travel. “El Sueño” handmade tin heart by Mexican
artist Beto Dominguez
All About 'El Corazón Sagrado,' the Sacred Heart
During Valentine's Day season, you’re likely to see motifs of a heart with flame at the top known as el corazón sagrado, or "the sacred heart." It shows up everywhere in Mexico, from pop art and fine art, jewelry and T-shirts, tattoos and candles, gift wrap and more. Popular throughout the history of Roman Catholic culture, the symbol may date back even further than that. The sacred heart is a beloved symbol representing hope, pain, beauty, faith and love, but there is so much more to this iconic symbol.
