History
Elements
What is a quinceañera
Modern celebrations
Symbols
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When did the tradition start with or without spanish influence? 

Without spsnish influence as early as the 500s, but after Spanish influence inthe 1500s.


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What celebration follows mass?

A party

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What is the changing of shoes?

The birthday girl will trade her flat bottom shoes for heals to symbolize adult hood. 
400

Name two of the three cultures that quinceañeras originate from. 

Aztecs, Mayans, and the Spanish. 

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Name three elements of the party.

Dancing, food, music, the doll ceremony, and the shoe ceremony. 

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List three modern ways of celebrating quinceañeras

surprise choreographed dances, themed parties, photo booths, custom hashtags, and social media.

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Why does the birthday girl wear a tiara?

To show she is a princess of god. 

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Where did the tradition of quinceañeras originate?

In mesoamerica

500

How does the celebration begin?

With a Cathlic mass attened by the girl, her family, and god parents. 

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What is a quinceañera?

A traditional celebration of a girl's 15th birthday that marks the transition from a girl’s childhood to adult hood.

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What do people do inplace of traditional parties at times?

Go on detination trips. 

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What is the last doll exchange?

An older sister will give her younger sister a doll to symbolize leaveing behind her childhood. 

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