A woman holds a small statue of San Simon outside of the church of San Simon in Iztapa
A woman holds a small statue of San Simon outside of the church of San Simon in Iztapa, in the region of Escuintla, 62 km (39 miles) from Guatemala City October 28, 2011. People in Guatemala revere San Simon, also known by its Mayan name Maximon o Ry Laj Man, on October 28 annually. For some devotees, San Simon is synonymous with prosperity and happiness, while others associate him with witchcraft, paganism and a protector for drunkards. Since the 19th century, devotees have offered money, liquor or tobacco in exchange for his blessings. REUTERS/Jorge Dan Lopez (GUATEMALA - Tags: RELIGION ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY)