A Quinceañera story By: Jennifer Rosa

A quinceañera is a Spanish custom of a young girls passage into womanhood.

Invitations are sent out to family and friends.

The day of the celebration, the fifteen year old girl gets dressed up like a princess.

She has a court of family and close friends.

This court performs a dance in her honor.

Then she is presented with gifts.

There are godparents associated with each gift she is presented.

Each set of godparents walks through a decorated entrance as they present their gifts to her.

She is presented with a ring.

The ring represents the never-ending circle of life and proclaims God’s never-ending love.

She is presented with a tiara.

The tiara designates her as a queen before God and signifies a triumph over childhood and the ability to face the challenges ahead.

She is presented with her first pair of high-heeled shoes.

She is presented with a necklace.

The necklace proclaims her Christianity.

She is also presented with a cake.

After her gifts are presented, the evening is continued with great food, music, and family.

The quinceañera is a joyous celebration of womanhood.

The End