Alejandra Ortiz 60sc it’s not enough to describe Alejandra‚ this is just a little essay about her. I will try to describe general things in this essay. Alejandra is my little sister. She is very beautiful‚ intelligent‚ mature‚ and so on. Alejandra likes to sleep (and a lot)‚ she likes to help people‚ and she likes the amazing Spiderman. Things she dislikes is pride‚ hypocrisy‚ Pringles‚ enjoy‚ homework and so on. Alejandra was born in 27 of September of 2000‚ she has been very special for me‚ she
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Judith is a 349- line poetic fragment. It is one of five articles in the British Library‚ MS. Cotton Vitellius A.xv. It is a document originally made up of two manuscripts. The first of the pair known as the Southwick Codex‚ is thought to of been produced during the twelfth century. The Nowwell Codex also known as “The Beowulf Manuscript” is about 150 years older and dated between A.D 980 and 1020. The manuscripts were combined in the 17th century. Like much of the other works housed at the Cotton
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2 26 September 2014 Quinceañeras Are Not So Bad Girls always want a big party for that special age‚ like when you are fifteen‚ sixteen‚ eighteen‚ and twenty-one. If you’re Mexican‚ then you have a quinceanera which is when you are fifteen. My whole family is all about that tradition. They like to throw quinceanera parties to any girl that we have in our family. It has been an ongoing culture for years now but‚ I almost broke that tradition. I don’t like quinceaneras even if it is all fancy
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are a part of the celebration due to the fact they have raised their children up right. Throughout this essay‚ the typical Quinceañera in Mexican communities will be compared and contrasted with the Quinceanera’s in the U.S. Along with this‚ the origin of the celebration‚ why it’s celebrated‚ and how it’s celebrated will be expressed thoroughly. Firstly‚ the Quinceañera emerged from the ancient years in the history of the Mexican culture. However‚ the Aztec and Spanish-Catholic traditions often
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and well-known traditions is a Quinceañera. Going to another cultural event that is different from my own is very educational yet a rewarding experience. Some of the distinct elements that really put the event together are the experience of the event‚ the different phrases in that culture‚ verbal communication and cultural distinctiveness of the culture‚ and was able to understand how the Hispanic culture is different from traditional American culture. A Quinceañera in the Hispanic culture in the
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What is a quinceanera you may ask? Surprisingly a quinceanera is almost like a sweet 16. However‚ instead of the young girl turning 16‚ she is actually turning 15. This is a tradition most common in Latin culture. The main meaning behind this celebration is to introduce girls into womanhood and signify that they were ready for marriage sort of like a sweet 16.The church also plays a role in the transition into womanhood such as classes and ceremonies informing the young girls that with adulthood
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15 years old. This means I finally get to have my Quinceanera! You may be wondering‚ “What is a Quinceanera?”. A Quinceanera is a Hispanic tradition that celebrates a young girl’s coming of age. I may live in America‚ but my family is HIspanic. My dad is from South America‚ and my mom is from Mexico. I can’t wait to be able to celebrate my Hispanic heritage! Another question you may have is‚ “Why do Hispanics have a Quinceanera?”. The Quinceanera celebrates a young girl’s (Me!) and acknowledges her
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A Quinceañera A quinceañera is a religious tradition in the Hispanic culture in which a girl‚ is also called a quinceañera‚ is welcomed to womanhood. When reaching womanhood she is considered to be more of an adult than a child. The quinceañera attends a church service dressed in a beautiful dress with maids of honor and chambermaids that accompany her. The parents and godparents sit with the quinceañera during the church service. The mass symbolizes her reaching maturity as her family will now view
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Ana Vazquez Mrs. Valdes English 51 7 February 2013 My Quinceañera Celebrating a quinceañera was not only about having a big party but also a tradition that helped shape me into the person I am today. To nearly all teenage girls what comes to mind when they think or hear about a quinceañera is the party. They imagine the dress‚ the limousine‚ the enormous reception hall and the dance. Problem is; that most eager birthday girls including myself‚ it takes the whole experience to really understand
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and Contrast Essay “The Quinceanera Text” and “Ovatniah” are two very similar and very different fictional stories. Although there are a lot of differences between the two‚ both stories are equally wonderful to curl up with and read. In the story “Ovatniah‚” Marie spends the summer in a place that is very different from her home. Being where she is‚ Marie goes through some changes within her life‚ and Marie has to make a tough decision‚ and in the story “The Quinceanera Text” Ana wants a cell phone
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