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 Why many quinceaneras are staying true to the tradition of the Mass
With roots as far back as the Aztecs, the religious ceremony for the quinceañera is a long-standing tradition. In pre-Colombian times, a temple celebration with food and dance would prepare young ladies for their role in life.
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 A Customary Reception
Similar to a wedding reception, quinceañera parties have three parts. There is a presentation of the girl and her court, a dinner, and a party with dancing. The exact order and style of the presentation ceremony varies from country to country.
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 Bringing families together
Blended families mean that some girls have a father and a stepfather, a mother, and a stepmother. While it can be awkward to decide who escorts the quinceañera, who makes what speeches and the like, girls are finding innovative ways to deal with those situations, creating new traditions in the process. Sylvia Solhiem of Quinceanera-Boutique.com says, “If something works for the girl and her family, it doesn’t matter what previous traditions have been.”
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 You just wanna have fun with the waltz
The vals, or waltz, is a tradition at the heart of every quinceanos, just like the crowning of the quinceanera and the presentation of the last doll. If the quinceanera's heart doesn't follow tradition, however, there are many easy ways to make the waltz fun, hip and modern.
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 A leap of faith
Religion has always played a key role in the quinceañera celebration; the girl is growing in her faith and taking a larger role in both her religious community, as well as her social community. A “Misa de acci'n de gracis,” or thanksgiving mass, is celebrated, where the girl expresses her gratitude to her family and friends for their love and support. The girl is also presented to her parish as a new adult member.
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