The Quinceanera is a traditional celebration of life and gratitude to God on the occasion of the fifteenth birthday of a young Hispanic girl. It is one of the most important celebrations for Latina Girls. The purpose of a Quinceanera is to mark the passage from youth into womanhood in a young woman’s life through ceremony and celebration. It provides a day to honor and acknowledge the traditions of the Hispanic and Catholic Culture and the important transition that every young woman experiences as
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Jance/Porter November 9‚ 2012 My Quinceanera Quinceanera is every girl dream‚ it’s a celebration of a girls fifteenth birthday. It’s a tradition where a girl turns into a woman. A Quinceanera is planned one year before your fifteenth birthday. It starts out with a ceremony‚ food reception‚ and a Surprise dance to end it. All my family and friends were there on my big day. On November 22‚ 2008‚ I had one of my memorable nights‚ where I felt like a total princess. My birthday is November 11‚ but
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marriage is celebrated at her Quinceañera. "From a North of the Boarder viewpoint‚ it may be seen as a cross between a Sweet 16 and a debutante’s coming out party." (Palfrey). The origins of the Quinceañera can be traced back to the time of the Aztecs. "It was traditional for the parents of a young Aztec maiden to formally acknowledge her passage into womanhood. This would include a stern but tender exhortation of the passage." (Palfrey). The planning for a Quinceañera is done well ahead of time‚ sometimes
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Composition Mr.Quintanilla “My Quinceanera” A memory that will always remain vivid in my life is my quinceañera. Since I was small‚ I dreamed with having the most beautiful dress and an awesome party. My family would always tell me how important turning fifteen is and having a quinceañera to celebrate that turning point because it’s an initiation of responsibility‚ thus a big step in my life. Turning fifteen meant that I had to start helping in house chores‚ make my decisions cautiously‚ and become
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would’ve thought that baking cupcakes could lead to learning so much about Mexican culture and history? At first‚ definitely not me. But now‚ I know so much more than I ever thought I would‚ about things like Quinceaneras and the Mexican Flag. I personally had always thought that a Quinceañera was basically a sweet sixteen‚ but there’s a lot more to it. The tradition consists of the Quince‚ her chambelane (dancing partner/ date)‚ 14 young girls called "Damas" and 14 young men to assist them (chambelanes)
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Mexican‚ and we have unique customs. One‚ for young girls‚ is called quinceanera‚ or sweet fifteen. During the Aztec period women were treated as second-class citizens‚ unimportant except for bearing children. When the Spanish conquered the Aztecs‚ they brought new customs. One was that young women at age 15 had to choose between a life of marriage and a life dedicated to God. Today‚ some traditions have changed‚ and now quinceaneras means a young woman is presented by her parents to the community
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Quinceanera Throughout history‚ most young girls have a Quinceanera which is a special occasion and traditional celebration of a young girl turning fifteen on her birthday and making a transition from child to adult. Reached maturity and eligibility for marriage‚ which has been custom in most countries. A Quinceanera is something that started many years ago when a Spanish conqueror brought the tradition to Mexico and other countries. Throughout most countries‚ parents don’t celebrate their daughter’s
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That Special Day In “Quinceanera”‚ Judith Ortiz Cofer tells us about the roles and expectations of a fifteen year old girl in the Latin culture. The tradition symbolizes the young girl’s coming of age: her 15th birthday. Cofer gracefully‚ yet woefully depicts the girl’s experience on that special day. According to Qinceanera-Boutique.com‚ under Quinceanera Traditions‚ a “Quinceanera is a popular Latin custom that celebrates a girl’s fifteenth birthday. She invites her closest friends to the party
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August 3rd‚ 2007 was a day that I will never forget. It was the day I turned fifteen and celebrated my Quinceañera. A Quinceañera is a coming of age party for young girls of the Latin America culture‚ when they are turning fifteen. It is somewhat similar to a sweet sixteen party but it is more formal. Preparations for the Quinceañera often begin a year in advance. This consists of picking out a dress‚ which will look somewhat similar to a wedding dress. The traditional dress is white‚ with a snug
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stress. However what I do to reduce my stress is to play tennis with my family‚ play with my siblings or new born puppies‚ watch netflix or listen to music while eating a snack. Today in this essay I will be talking to you about the three things that cause my stress and what I do to manage or reduce them. Let’s begin this essay by talking about my first stress which is my family and planing my quinceanera. My first stress is my family and planing my quinceanera. I have always gotten good grades
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