1. La Cultura
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Capítulo 6

2. recognizes the journey from childhood to maturity.
La Quinceañera
celebration for the girl turning 15 years old.
recognizes the journey from childhood to maturity.
starts with a church service where the girls talks about her hopes/ dreams for the future.
huge party afterwards to honor the girl.
average budget is $5,000
many gifts given to the girl, especially religious ones.

3. La Invitación
Invitations are sent out to all family members and close friends. They typically have a picture of the girl wearing her “15” crown and a photo of the Virgin Mary.

4. La Tienda

5. Los Vestidos

6. Quinceañera The doll is given to represent the last gift of childhood.
The pillow is given to kneel on during the church ceremony.

7. Special jewelry is worn with the number 15 on many of the pieces.
The father or other special male relative changes her shoes from flats to high heels. This is the first time she wears high heels.
Special jewelry is worn with the number 15 on many of the pieces.
The girl is allowed to wear makeup for the first time.

8. The cake is always very large and elegant
The cake is always very large and elegant. It’s traditionally decorated with the court and a doll.

9. The male escort always has the first dance, which is typically a choreographed waltz.

10. The quinceañera has a court of honor
The quinceañera has a court of honor. This is made up of close friends and/or relatives. All of the members wear tuxes and elegant dresses.