Quinceañera is the Hispanic tradition of celebrating a young girl’s coming of age – her 15th birthday.
In the Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American traditions, the custom can be referred to as a Quince (XV) Años, a quinces,a Quinceanera, a Quinceanero or a Fiesta Rosa.
The Quinceanera celebration traditionally begins with a religious ceremony. A Reception is held in the home or a banquet hall. The festivities include food and music, and in most, a choreographed dance performed by the Quinceanera and her Court.
It is traditional for the Quinceanera to choose special friends to participate in what is called the Court of Honor. Usually, these young people are her closest friends, her brothers, sisters, cousins – the special people in her life with whom she wants to share the spotlight.
The Quinceanera traditionally wears a ball gown, with her Court dressed in gowns and tuxedos. Formal Quinceañera Hair & Makeup are required for the birthday girl and her court.
There are many traditions throughout the quinceanera celebration. One of the most popular is the Changing of the Shoes. The father or favored male relative ceremoniously changes the young girl’s flat shoes to high heels. This is a symbol of the Quinceañera’s transformation from a little girl to a young woman.
At the reception, there is always the toast to the Quinceanera, known as the brindis. With decorated champagne glasses, the guests are invited to offer their congratulations and best wishes.
The Last Doll is used as part of the ceremony or as decoration and keepsake. The Quinceanera doll represents the last things of a child now that the Quinceanera will focus on the things of a young woman.
In another custom, to symbolize leaving childhood things behind,
the Quinceanera passes on her Last Doll to a younger sibling.
The Quince Años is a glorious celebration that remains a cherished and honored tradition.
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