1. Quinceanera By: Camila & Alicia

2. Food! Cake Picadillo Mole Arroz Con Leche Pan de Polvo

3. Gifts given to the girl.. Tiara- Denotes a princess before God and the world. Triumph over childhood, and ability to face challenges ahead.

4. …. Cross or Gold medal- Signifies faith. In God, in herself and in her world.

5. …. More gifts Bible (or prayer book) and Rosary- Important resources to keep the word of God in her life!

6. … … Scepter- symbolizes authority, and more importantly, responsibility for her life that is now being given to the young women.

7. The last doll.. The last doll represents the childhood that the girl is leaving. The last doll is the the last toy that the girl played with as a young child.

8. Who are the gifts given by? In some Hispanic cultures, the gifts are given to the Quinceanera by “padrinos” (also called godparents or sponsors) specially chosen by the family. The padrinos who give the Traditional Ceremony Gifts are formally recognized and often are a part of the procession for either the church or reception ceremony, or do the presentation of the gifts to the priest for the blessing.

9. History! A Quinceanera symbolizes a girl transforming from childhoos to woman hood. The celebration of a Quinceanera began over 400 years ago, starting in Latin America to initiate, instruction, and reinforce important cultural ideas.

10. The Clothing. The young ladies are given a special gown that is either white or pale pink. The girl comes to the party with flat shoes on and after her father and her dance, he replaces her shoes with high heels. The young ladies are given a special gown that is either white or pale pink. The girl comes to the party with flat shoes on and after her father and her dance, he replaces her shoes with high heels.