It entails aspects of religion as well as socializing with friends and family. The party is a way of embracing the girl’s transition from youth to maturity. It includes customs that portray this transformation, like the Changing of the Shoes. This is where the usually the father or the designated male relative changes the recipients shoes from flats to heels to signify her growth in maturity. Yet, it is not all serious, dancing,singing, and laughter are all highly involved. Another unique aspect of Quinceaneras is the way the involve the Court of Honor. The Court of Honor is close friends of the girl who is receiving her Quinceanera. These participants usually include close family members who she would like to share her special day with in an honorable way. The attire for the Quinceanera usually is very fancy. The birthday girl buys a new dress which is very fancy and typically a ball gown. Her Court of Honor will also be wearing ball gowns for the girls and tuxedos for the boys. At the reception, a toast will be made for the birthday girl, it is called the brindis.The guests who attend the celebration usually leave with a small party favor from the family of the party recipient. Yet like normal birthday party customs, the girl who is receiving the party will also receive
It entails aspects of religion as well as socializing with friends and family. The party is a way of embracing the girl’s transition from youth to maturity. It includes customs that portray this transformation, like the Changing of the Shoes. This is where the usually the father or the designated male relative changes the recipients shoes from flats to heels to signify her growth in maturity. Yet, it is not all serious, dancing,singing, and laughter are all highly involved. Another unique aspect of Quinceaneras is the way the involve the Court of Honor. The Court of Honor is close friends of the girl who is receiving her Quinceanera. These participants usually include close family members who she would like to share her special day with in an honorable way. The attire for the Quinceanera usually is very fancy. The birthday girl buys a new dress which is very fancy and typically a ball gown. Her Court of Honor will also be wearing ball gowns for the girls and tuxedos for the boys. At the reception, a toast will be made for the birthday girl, it is called the brindis.The guests who attend the celebration usually leave with a small party favor from the family of the party recipient. Yet like normal birthday party customs, the girl who is receiving the party will also receive