A quinceañera is a fiesta thrown for a 15-year old girl.This party is elaborate and full of the symbolism of a girl growing into womanhood.The day mimics the events of a typical wedding day, starting with a Catholic mass attended by the family, godparents, and friends, followed by a large reception.The celebrated girl has a court of girls and boys that stand up with her at the reception for the dancing.The most special dance is a choreographed type of waltz.The girl of honour is given high-heeled shoes, a purse, and other gifts that symbolise her new status as a woman.There is typically a fancy cake, food, and music, similar to what would be found at a wedding reception.This tradition originated in pre-Hispanic Mexico to signal that the girl was ready for marriage and, after colonisation, adapted to some of the rituals of the Catholic church.It is a sign that the girl is ready to formally date in more modern times, although even that message has been lost as societal norms continue to evolve.Many modern girls celebrate their 15th birthday by not having a quinceañera and view the tradition as archaic.
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