The Quinceanero

To the non-Spanish, how does one explain what a Quinceanero is? "Oh, it's a big party we hold for a girl's fifteenth birthday, she dresses up in a beautiful gown, there's a limo, a church service, flowers, a tiara, a bible, dancing … you know, a Quinceanero!"The enquirer still looks puzzled. "You mean a wedding for a kid!" Unless you've been brought up in the Hispanic community, you may perhaps have never even heard of the term. However, it is to uncover a cultural tradition that dates back to Aztec times, when fifteen was commonly the age when girls would leave their family to become wives and mothers themselves.

Alexander - This weekend we attended Lauren's ( your second cousin) quinceanero. She looked stunning, and You had a blast. You actually were picked by her to walk down the isle with her new shoes, which represents her going from a girl to a young woman. You danced all night and we learned that you are a great dancer. Mama and Papa also danced, and ran around the whole night after you. You were such a blast that night. As soon as the night ended, you fell asleep in a matter of three minutes. 

                                                     

You did an amazing job walking primita Lauren's shoes.

                                                         I love you so much!

                                                You danced the whole night away!