History
Another word for a quinceanera party.
What is quince anos or quinces?
When the quinceanera changes from flat shoes to high heels which signifies transformation from young girl to young lady.
What is shoe change?
A Quinceañera is usually on the woman's _________.
What is 15th birthday?
One group of Indians that had customs to prepare their members for adulthood.
Who are the Incas, Mayas or Aztecs?
This is the end of an era, so the quinceanera will dance with the _______ she will be given.
What is the last doll?
A Quinceañera marks a young women's transition from ________ to ________.
What is childhood to adulthood?
One ritual that occured during the Mayas, Incas or Aztecs coming of age celebration.
What is animal sacrifice or tongue piercing?
Two Symbolic gifts given to the quinceanera by loved ones.
What is a crown, rosary, a pillow, a necklace, a bracelet, a ring, or a bible?
Two countries that participate in a Quinceanera.
What are Colombia, Cuba, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, or the Dominican Republic?
The 2 reasons for Quinceañeras in the 1500s.
What is celebrate young girls and present them as prospective wives?
Choreographed dances performed with court of honor.
What is the El Vals de Honor (The waltz)?
A Quinceañera Court of Honor is made up of ______ and _______.
What are damas and chambelanes?
The preparation for Quinceañeras during the 1500s.
What is teaching girls how to clean, cook, take proper care of the house, and provide for their husband and children.
This is an opportunity for the quinceanera to showcase her personality and usually these dances are way more upbeat.
What is El Baile sorpresa (surprise dance)?
The people who have to attend the special Catholic mass.
Who are the Quinceanera, her court of honor, her parents, and her padrinos (god parents)?