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Written by Alicia Monsalve
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 A quinceañera celebration relies on symbolism to represent the important step from childhood to adulthood. Some families maintain the tradition of using a doll as part of the ceremony. Some quinceañeras also use their favorite doll as a motif for decoration, centerpieces, or keepsakes. In any case, we provide you with a few options so you can show off the kid in you and let your imagination soar with the toys that accompany us throughout our childhood and can now become part of your Quince.
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Written by Quinceanera Author
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 Before you celebrate your quinceañera, it’s important for you to think about the religious meaning of the ceremony. You already know that a quinceañera represents a transition into adulthood and if you are a devout follower, then it also represents a commitment to God.
Due to the large number of girls (like you), who want to reaffirm their religious beliefs, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have published a book titled “Order for the Blessing on the Fifteenth Birthday,” which can help you and your priest plan the religious ceremony. The book became available on September 2008 in both English and Spanish. It includes blessings, prayers, and Bible readings that underline a woman’s role in church. Also, it includes an appendix with petitions or interceding prayers, in which you can pray to God for the quinceañera’s faith as well as her friends and family’s. |
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Written by Maria Elena Aguilar
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 The Quinceañera celebration and religion have traditionally gone hand in hand. To some, the Quinceañera symbolizes that the young lady is growing in her faith and is ready to take on a more significant role in both her religious and social communities. Today, many families who celebrate a Quinceañera still encourage the young lady to take part in a Misa de acción de gracias or “Thanksgiving Mass” to reaffirm her values and beliefs, and also to express gratitude to her family and friends.
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Written by Quinceanera Author
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 The origins of the Quinceañera are often attributed to the ancient customs of the Aztecs, but the ceremony and its meaning are similar to the initiation rites practiced by other cultures the world over. The purpose of the ceremony is to celebrate a girl’s transformation from childhood to young adulthood and to formally assign her a new social role before the entire community.
Today there are various ways to celebrate the Quinceañera, although the significance has not changed. The Church plays an important role in the ceremony in some Central American countries, as well as in Mexico and Puerto Rico. In other Central and South American countries the Quinceañera celebration has no religious involvement; which makes the banquet the principal part of the event. |
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Smart Tips!
- Plan your party’s security measures
When choosing a reception hall, consider both parking structure and security. If someone becomes intoxicated and tries to cause trouble, have the security personnel escort the individual out before it gets out of hand. Otherwise, one of your friends or family members may get hurt.
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