A mayan priest prepares a fire outside of San Simon church in Iztapa, in Chimaltenango, Guatemala
A mayan priest prepares a fire outside of San Simon church in Iztapa, in Chimaltenango, around 62 km (39 miles) from Guatemala City, October 28, 2015. People in Guatemala revere San Simon, also known by his 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