La Quinceañera Mar 21

• Ceremony Of The 15 Candles –

• The Quinceañera hands out 15 candles to the people she considers the most influential in her life.

• The underlined word means:

• The fifteen candles

• The five candles

• The Quincy candles

La Quinceanera is like living a fairytale. Who is la quinceanera referring to?

• A baby/a baby

• A concert/a concert

• A game/A game

• A young lady who is 15 years old.

What is the meaning of the quinceañera celebration in Latin culture?

• It is a celebration for boys

• It is a celebration that marks the transition of a girl to adulthood at 15 years old in Latin culture.

• It is exclusive for girls in European countries

• It marks the beginning of adolescence at 18 years old in Latin culture.

What styles of dresses are common at quinceañeras?

• Sports like clothing are common

• It is like a princess or cinderella dress of pastel colors

• It is a tube like dress

• It is a white wedding dress

What are the typical roles in a quinceañera court?

• The quinceañera, the main escort (chambelán), the maids of honor, the escorts (chambelanes), and the godparents.

• The doctor, the lawyer, the architect

• The president, the secretary, the treasurer

• The chef, the photographer, the DJ

An all modern quinceañera celebrations would more like:

• Waltz dance

• Thanksgiving service

• Contemporary dances, DJs instead of live bands, customized themes, use of social media

• Following all the rituals

In which country did the quinceañera tradition goes back to the Aztec Maya?

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Spain

• Argentina

What does the doll often presented at a quinceañera symbolize?

• It signifies the union of two families

• It symbolizes the celebration of a birthday

• It represents the arrival of spring

• It symbolizes the transition from childhood to adulthood and responsibility.

What type of dance is traditional at a quinceañera?

• salsa

• merengue

• waltz

• hip hop

What is the meaning of the last doll ceremony in a quinceañera?

• It symbolizes the transition from childhood to adulthood.

• It is a ritual to invoke ancestral spirits.

• It represents the farewell to youth.

• It means the renewal of marital vows.