La Quinceñera

What is a Quinceñera?

• A Sweet 16 Birthday Party for a Latina

• 15 couples at a Latina Prom

• A wedding for a 15 year old

• A coming of age party for a Hispanic turning 15

Where does a Quinceñera party begin?

• In the home the morning of her birthday

• At the church with a mass

• At the reception hall

• In a garden or courtyard

Los padrinos are an important part of the Quince's life. What are they?

• Her court

• Her siblings

• Her Godparents

• The traditional gifts of the party

What culture did this tradition originate from?

• The American Culture - It is a copy of the Sweet 16

• The Aztec Culture

• The Spanish Conquistadors - brought the ideals from Spain

• The Europeans settled and created the celebration

Why did the Aztecs have Quinceñera celebrations. Why was it important? What did it mean?

• The young woman(especially princesses) was introduced to society as marriage ready

• They were old enough to sacrifice to the Gods

• They became a leader of the colony

• The turned 16 and could drive the carriages

The tradition of changing Shoes is part of the ceremony? Who changes the shoes of the Quince

• One of the Damas

• One of the Chambelanes

• The Godparents

• The Father of the Quince

The Damas and the Chambelanes make up the what

• The dessert table

• The Court

• The Bridal Party

• The traditional gifts

What are traditional items given at the reception?

• Bible, Rosary, Tiara, and Scepter

• Crown, Dress, Shoes, Money

• Car, Dress, Doll, $100

• 15 Golden Rings, 15 dolls, 15 dresses A bible

What type of shoes does the Quince change into?

• Converse

• Ballet Shoes

• High Heels

• Tap Shoes

It is tradition for the Quince to pass on her last what to a younger sister or cousin.

• Pair of tennis shoes

• Necklace

• Scepter

• Doll