In Mexico, when a young girl reaches the age of fifteen, it is such a special moment that it deserves to be celebrated in grand style. Why? This celebration or ceremony, whose purpose is to celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood, has its origins in pre-Hispanic times.
The Mayans and Aztecs held a special ceremony to make young people aware of the responsibilities of reaching this new stage. In Spain, on the other hand, parties were held to present young nobles to society, generally as a sign that they were now old enough to marry.
With the mixture of cultures, this celebration was able to become unified and very well accepted by Mexican society in general. Today, we can see a bit of both worlds in the quinceañera party.
The 1950s were a period known for the popularization of this celebration. From then on, the quinceañera party became a party for everyone, from high society to the working-class neighborhoods. It is a very important social event for Mexican families.
There is a whole protocol for celebrating this birthday. It includes the typical waltz, changing shoes for slippers and a very special gift, which is the last doll.
Catholic mass is essential for those who practice the religion. Generally, these celebrations are celebrated in a big way. Although today they are very different and each person celebrates their special day in their own way. Not all of them wear the characteristic princess dress with a tiara, nor do they dance the waltz. Some birthday girls opt for less bloated and more modern dresses. In addition, some prefer to celebrate this birthday in an intimate way without doing any kind of dance.
For some, it is the first day they are allowed to wear makeup and heels. It represents a very important date not only for them, but also for the parents, who must accept that their daughter is already growing up and is no longer a child. On this day they can see her dressed up like never before. It is usually a very emotional day and expected by everyone in the family.
Hay niñas que sueñan con esta fiesta y con su vestido desde pequeñas, ya que no se trata de cualquier cumpleaños. También requiere de muchísima preparación y planeación, desde la decoración hasta los alimentos y detalles típicos de cualquier evento.
La mejor manera de asegurarse de que la quinceañera pase uno de los mejores días de su vida, es confiando en expertos capaces de resolver cualquier problema y cumplir con las exigencias de la festejada. Contáctanos y descubre las opciones que tenemos para ayudarte a celebrar en esa fecha especial.
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