Quiz on Quinceanera Celebrations

What is a quinceanera?

• A type of dance

• A wedding ceremony

• A celebration for a girl's fifteenth birthday

• A religious festival

In which communities is a quinceanera commonly celebrated?

• In Spanish-speaking communities and Latin America

• In all of Europe

• Only in Spain

• In the United States only

What does the word 'quinceanera' refer to?

• The celebration or the girl

• The church ceremony

• The cake served at the party

• The music played at the event

What color is the quinceanera dress traditionally?

• White

• Pink

• Blue

• Red

How many attendants does the birthday girl choose for her quinceanera?

• 10 girls and 10 boys

• 14 girls and 14 boys

• 12 girls and 12 boys

• 8 girls and 8 boys

What is the significance of the bouquet of flowers the girl receives during the ceremony?

• It is a decoration for the party

• It symbolizes her transition to womanhood

• It is used for the first dance

• It is a gift from her friends

What is one of the most expensive preparations for a quinceanera?

• Buying the dress

• Renting the hall

• Hiring the band

• Ordering the food

What happens the night before the girl's fifteenth birthday?

• She has a sleepover with friends

• A band plays outside her window

• She receives gifts from family

• She practices her dance

Why do the dresses for the girl attendants differ from the birthday girl's dress?

• To match the theme of the party

• To save money

• To make the birthday girl stand out

• To follow tradition

What is typically served at the quinceanera party?

• Only desserts

• Fast food

• Special food chosen by the parents

• Buffet style food