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What is the purpose?
The purpose of the
Quinceanera is to
celebrate a hispanic girl's
15h birthday as a passage
into womanhood. This is a
very big event and the
families are known to
spend a lot of money and
make a big deal out of it.
The event is probably one
of the most important
celebrations for hispanic
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Quinceanera & Sweet 16
Quinceaneras are similar to
our sweet 16 parties. They
are both pretty big events
in their own ways. A
Quinceanera signifies that a
girl is growing up and has a
lot of tradition and
ceremonies attached to it.
The sweet 16 is the same in
a few ways. It is mainly for
girls and is usually
celebrated by a bigger
Central America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba,
and other Spanish speaking countries
celebrate the Quinceanera.
There is normally a large cake made either by
the family or a bakery. It tends to be quite
elaborate. Picadillo, arroz con leche, and pan
de polvo are other types of food commonly
served.
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Marcha Triunfal – Angelus
I Gotta Feeling – BEP
Vals de Las Mariposas – Danny Daniel
Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Richard Clayderman – Balada Para Adelina
Raul D’ Blassio – Melissa
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Jennifer Lopez – I'm Coming Out
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Pink – Get the Party Started
Thalia – Quiceanera
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The exact date that the
Quinceanera began is
unknown but what is known is
that the traditions have been
linked to the ancient Aztec
rites of passage. The Aztecs
believed that at around age
15, young girls could prepare
for marriage and learn their
household duties. After a
time, religious factors have
played into the celebration.
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The Quinceanera is a defining moment in the
lives of many hispanic girls. This celebration
has been a time for families to gather and
celebrate. Nowadays, though, this
celebration isn't thought about in the same
traditional aspects as it began with. Some
people use this time to go on trips or to get
a new car, while others still hold the grand
celebration. Even with the change of
modern times, this is still a very momentous
event.
The quinceanera usually begins with a
Thanksgiving Mass. Afterwards, is the
reception and banquet where the girl will
have her last pinata. The girl will then
participate in "The First Waltz" with her
father. There is also usually a toast and
presentation of the gifts, including "The Last
Doll" which is the last doll the girl will
receive. The party then continues with
dancing and eating.
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Vestido-dress
Crown-corona
Limousine-limosina
Banquet-banquete
Waltz-vals
Pendant-colgante
Toast-brindis
Rosary-rosario
Pearls-perlas
Sequins-lentejuelas
Court of honor-corte de honor
Scepter-cetro
Celebration-celebracion
Cross-cruz
Champagne-champan
-Is Mexico the only country that celebrates the
quinceanera?
-What are similarities and differences
between a sweet 16 and a quinceanera?
-Why is the quinceanera so important?
-What type of gifts would you expect at a
quinceanera?
-How has the quinceanera changed over time?
-Barros, S. Quinceanera Traditions.
Quinceanera boutique. QuinceaneraBoutique.com. 12 July 2001.
-Whiting, Connie. eHow. What Kind of Food Is
Served at a Quinceanera? Demand Media,
Inc. 2012.
-Diaz, L. Quinceanera: History of a Tradition.
Myths of latin america. 03 April 2008.