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| Curiosities of the Fifteen Years |
The celebration of the fifteen years, is an important moment in the life of every teenager, because it means the presentation of the birthday girl as a woman before all those who surround her. It is said that it has several origins, but the one that is described more explains that with this celebration the quinceañera was presented to the young people indicating that she was already ready to marry and to form a family.
At present, the meaning and purpose of the fifteen-year-old party that emphasizes the transition from girl to woman in which they acquire privileges, rights but also responsibilities, is totally different. Normally refers to a religious and social act in which begins the passage of a girl to adolescence that begins in the church with a Eucharist there the birthday girl thanks God for the favors received during her childhood, then give way to the party, the quinceañera a dresses with light blue, pink or white shades, also brings on slippers, which will then be changed to high heels by the girl's father, if not to mention the popular dance with generally 15 invited boys to the celebration, be it friends, study partners, family, etc.
This celebration is carried out in many countries of the world, next we will mention the most outstanding:
U.S
It is combined with the celebration of the sixteen years, which has a similar meaning, and had its origin in the 1930s. In 2004 the United States Conference of Bishops approved a specific Eucharist for this occasion, in which the girl is presented to the parish community as an adult and receives the blessing, which includes: "the quinceañera's commitment to God and to the Virgin Mary to live her life according to the teachings of Christ."
Of course not only Catholic religions celebrate fifteen years, there are also many Christians who perform this celebration.
At present, the meaning and purpose of the fifteen-year-old party that emphasizes the transition from girl to woman in which they acquire privileges, rights but also responsibilities, is totally different. Normally refers to a religious and social act in which begins the passage of a girl to adolescence that begins in the church with a Eucharist there the birthday girl thanks God for the favors received during her childhood, then give way to the party, the quinceañera a dresses with light blue, pink or white shades, also brings on slippers, which will then be changed to high heels by the girl's father, if not to mention the popular dance with generally 15 invited boys to the celebration, be it friends, study partners, family, etc.
This celebration is carried out in many countries of the world, next we will mention the most outstanding:
U.S
It is combined with the celebration of the sixteen years, which has a similar meaning, and had its origin in the 1930s. In 2004 the United States Conference of Bishops approved a specific Eucharist for this occasion, in which the girl is presented to the parish community as an adult and receives the blessing, which includes: "the quinceañera's commitment to God and to the Virgin Mary to live her life according to the teachings of Christ."
Of course not only Catholic religions celebrate fifteen years, there are also many Christians who perform this celebration.
Mexico:
What makes the difference in these celebrations is the peak where the traditional mariachis come in and the dress are black pants with silver edges and a large Mexican hat that come to the party invited by the godparents, their music focuses on the indigenous culture but at the moment of biting the cake, touch the one known by the Mexican My little girl Bonita.
Dominican Republic:
It begins in the church in the Eucharist for the thanksgiving to God, then in the party of celebration well it is in a hacienda, local, discotheque, the quinceañera makes its entrance accompanied of 14 pairs that next to his they form fifteen. The quinceañera dress is pastel tones that represent innocence. Almost at that moment and the dance begins with rhythms, meringues, salsa, pop, etc. A detail to highlight is the cake of fifteen years, characterized by its large size and decorated, which is chopped once the guests have consumed the food that was previously served by the quinceañera.
Artview Studios has been present in many celebrations of fifteen years in New Jersey and throughout the country, capturing those moments of great significance for you and your family, we will advise you on the space where the celebration, the decoration, the poses will be made and we will make a brief rehearsal in the church so that you have the best portrait you will ever forget.
What makes the difference in these celebrations is the peak where the traditional mariachis come in and the dress are black pants with silver edges and a large Mexican hat that come to the party invited by the godparents, their music focuses on the indigenous culture but at the moment of biting the cake, touch the one known by the Mexican My little girl Bonita.
Dominican Republic:
It begins in the church in the Eucharist for the thanksgiving to God, then in the party of celebration well it is in a hacienda, local, discotheque, the quinceañera makes its entrance accompanied of 14 pairs that next to his they form fifteen. The quinceañera dress is pastel tones that represent innocence. Almost at that moment and the dance begins with rhythms, meringues, salsa, pop, etc. A detail to highlight is the cake of fifteen years, characterized by its large size and decorated, which is chopped once the guests have consumed the food that was previously served by the quinceañera.
Artview Studios has been present in many celebrations of fifteen years in New Jersey and throughout the country, capturing those moments of great significance for you and your family, we will advise you on the space where the celebration, the decoration, the poses will be made and we will make a brief rehearsal in the church so that you have the best portrait you will ever forget.
By: Juan Fernando Cordoba Restrepo (2012).
