In particular, these festive celebrations have many age old traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. For example one of these traditions is called “ The Changing of the Shoe”, this custom is a very distinctive part of the ceremony, this is when the father, of the one who has the Quinceñera, takes the flats (shoes) off of her feet and puts on a high heel in place of the flat. This is very significant in the changing of a young girl (flat shoes) to a woman (high heels), it represents a journey that the young woman has completed. Secondly, the birthday girl is also presented with the “Last Doll”, this represents her days of being a child, are over. It reminds her of her duties and responsibilities as a woman. Lastly the Waltz Dance with her escort or a man is symbolized as the first dance with a male. …show more content…
Well, the whole party is based around one young girl becoming a woman and discovering her role in the community, family, and the world. A few centuries ago when a girl turned a certain age she would be separated from the boys and have different jobs and duties to carry out. In modern day it’s much simpler but, it still symbolizes a new time in her life. The other meaning is that now the girl will be expected to be more of a woman’s duty, like being ready to marry a man and be able to conceive children and care for them. (obviously this is very old-fashioned) In modern day, it is similar but not the