Mexico Veracruz Mission Christmas Ornament
Product Description
Made out of a lightweight and very durable transparent acrylic, these ornaments will not weigh your tree down and can definitely withstand being dropped by the little ones should they get too curious around the tree. The acrylic is cut into a 4 inch circle and then laser etched with the name of the mission and graphics inspired by the region served.
The design on this ornament is inspired by the Coat of Arms for the United Mexican States, which is also included on the national flag of Mexico. The coat of arms recalls legends surrounding the founding of Mexico City, then called Tenochtitlan by the Aztecs, and depicts an Mexican golden eagle perched on a nopal cacti devouring a rattle snake, above oak and laurel leaves.
While early European settlers and missionaries claimed that the symbolism of earlier versions of this artwork to depicted the battle between good (the eagle) and evil (the snake), the original symbolism of the pictograph is debated. Though it is widely accepted that eagle represents Huītzilōpōchtli, the Aztec god of war, the sun, sacrifice and patron Mexico city, while the snake is representative of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god of wind, arts, crafts, knowledge and wisdom.
Get one for yourself or send a pair out to your missionary and their companion!
Return Policy
However, in case of a damaged product or there is a manufacturing error, we offer a free reprint or a refund if you contact us within 30 days of product delivery. If there’s an issue affecting multiple products that use the same design, an additional photo (or video) of all affected items visible in one frame will be required for confirmation purposes.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund using a label that we provide, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
You can request a refund via our contact page or by sending us a email at contact@missionwishlist.com.
Shipping Expectations
We are dedicated to ensuring that your gifts for LDS missionaries arrive promptly and in perfect condition. Please review our shipping policy below to understand the process and what you can expect.
Processing Time
All orders are processed within 2-3 business days.
Please note that orders are not processed or shipped on weekends or holidays.
If we experience a high volume of orders, processing times may be slightly delayed. In such cases, we will communicate any significant delays.
Shipping Times
Domestic Shipping: Orders within the United States typically take 5-7 business days to arrive after processing.
International Shipping: Shipping outside of the U.S. can take 7-21 business days, depending on the destination and customs clearance.
Delivery times may vary due to external factors such as carrier delays, weather, or customs processing.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Description
Made out of a lightweight and very durable transparent acrylic, these ornaments will not weigh your tree down and can definitely withstand being dropped by the little ones should they get too curious around the tree. The acrylic is cut into a 4 inch circle and then laser etched with the name of the mission and graphics inspired by the region served.
The design on this ornament is inspired by the Coat of Arms for the United Mexican States, which is also included on the national flag of Mexico. The coat of arms recalls legends surrounding the founding of Mexico City, then called Tenochtitlan by the Aztecs, and depicts an Mexican golden eagle perched on a nopal cacti devouring a rattle snake, above oak and laurel leaves.
While early European settlers and missionaries claimed that the symbolism of earlier versions of this artwork to depicted the battle between good (the eagle) and evil (the snake), the original symbolism of the pictograph is debated. Though it is widely accepted that eagle represents Huītzilōpōchtli, the Aztec god of war, the sun, sacrifice and patron Mexico city, while the snake is representative of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god of wind, arts, crafts, knowledge and wisdom.
Get one for yourself or send a pair out to your missionary and their companion!
Product FAQs
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
Do you provide bulk discounts?
Orders of more that six of the same item will receive a 15% discount on all the items.
Can you customize this product for my missionary?
Absolutely. Send us a message with the product name and the link to it on our website, then tell us what you like to have it modified/customized.
Does it cost extra to get a customization?
If it is a generic modification to our product that doesn't include a name or date, there is no charge. However, if your request includes personalized information (names and dates), there will be a markup included in our response to your request. Just send us a message to find out.
Do you accept returns?
The Mission Wishlist is a print-on-demand company, which means that all products are unique and produced only once ordered. This also means that returns and exchanges are not supported if your customer ordered the wrong size, color, or simply changed their mind.
However, in case of a damaged product or a manufacturing error, Printify offers a free reprint or a refund if you contact us within 30 days of product delivery.
How quickly can you ship to me?
After the product is made, you can expect to receive it in 2-5 business days.
Can you ship internationally?
Right now, we cannot. But we are looking into our options and planning on being capable of shipping anywhere in the world soon.
Right now, our recommendation is to ship the product to yourself, then send it to your missionary via a courier service catering to missionaries.