Pilgrimages often centered on the veneration of relics. The veneration of some saints, certain pilgrimages and some pilgrim shrines were also attacked. This traditional religion heavily emphasized ancestor veneration, polytheism and animism. Protestants in general reject the veneration and invocation of the Saints. The practice of emperor worship was further spread by distributing imperial portraits for esoteric veneration. She became a subject of veneration and admiration. Confucius embraced the traditions of ancestor veneration. Vodou focuses on the veneration of deities known as "lwa". Sampaguita garlands are used as a form of bestowing honour, veneration, or accolade. The posthumous veneration of Becket made the cathedral a place of pilgrimage. Miracles play an important role in the veneration of Buddhist relics in Southern Asia. Angels are shown similar veneration in many religions. Residents of Tianjin participate in indigenous religions, such as the veneration of the goddess Mazu. John Adams complained of the "superstitious veneration" that Washington was receiving. He supported Chinese traditions by agreeing with the veneration of family ancestors.