Quinceañera It is also known as Fiesta de quince años It is the celebration of a girls fifteenth birthday that marks the transition from childhood to womanhood The term quincea ñ era ID: 763225
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Quinceañera
It is also known as Fiesta de quince años.It is the celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday that marks the transition from childhood to womanhood. The term quinceañera also refers to the girl who is celebrating her fifteenth birthday. Meaning
The celebration traditionally begins with a religious ceremony. C eremony
Following the ceremony, a reception is generally held in the home, a restaurant or a banquet hall. R eception The reception includes food, music and dance. Often there is a choreographed waltz performed by the quinceañera and her court.
The quinceañera often has a court which consists of young ladies called damas and young men called caballeros. The quinceañera’s official escort is referred to as Chambelán or Escorte de honor. The quinceañera traditionally wears a ball gown, with her court usually dressed in gowns and tuxedos. C ourt
In most cultures, the quinceañera first dances with her father then can dance with her honor escort. D ance
A beautifully decorated cake is part of the celebration . C ake
In some cultures it is a custom that the quinceañera receives her last doll from her father. The girl's father switches her shoes from the flats she arrived in to the high heels she will leave in. T raditions
Customary gifts for the quinceañera may include: Tiara Bracelet or ring Earrings Cross or medal or necklace Bible or Prayer Book and Rosary G ifts
Preguntas Have you ever been to or seen a q uinceañera ? What is the significance of the quinceañera celebration for Hispanic families? What part of the quinceañera celebration do you think is the most interesting and why? If you were planning a quinceañera , what would you include? Compare and contrast the quinceañera to other coming-of-age celebrations like Sweet Sixteen, Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah and debutante balls .