1. Hoy es miercoles, 23 de enero
Para empezar: Escribe lo que entiendes del comic.

2. Las metas de hoy I can describe a Quinceañera. Apuntes
Los quince años de Jeanny

3. La Quinceañera
5.6 Answer the questions as we go along. Write down the red vocab words on the back.

4. 15
The celebración of a young woman’s 15 birthday in the Spanish Speaking world is a very important event. This tradition has been carried on for centuries.
Similar to sweet 16 and a wedding (boda).
Usually very expensive (caro)

5. Who is in it? Quinceañera
Her court or “corte” who accompanies her during the ceremony (ceremonia) and recepción and are chosen from close friends and family
7 damas
7 chamberlanes

6. La quinceañera wears (lleva) a beautiful light pink or white dress (vestido). She is given a place of honor at the front of the church (iglesia)

7. Misa (mass) -The misa is the focal point of the Quinceañera
-Kneeling pillow for the ceremonia with her name
-Pass out bolos (favors) to guests

8. The Misa is a celebration of the young woman’s passage from girlhood to womanhood. The priest (padre) talks about her new responsibilities as an adult in her Church, family and community.

9. Sometimes, during the misa, the mother of the Quinceañera may place a tiara upon her daughter’s head, the father changes her flat shoes to high heels (zapatos de tacón alto) and the Quinceañera gives her youngest sister her porcelain doll (muñeca). Sometimes the doll is used as her bouquet.

10. This is a very special day for the girl and her family
This is a very special day for the girl and her family. The ceremony at Church is very important.
So after the ceremony at the Church, what happens?
LA FIESTA

11. Here are some of the things that could happen at the party for the Birthday Girl:
During the entrada, the honor court is introduced to the guests as they enter the party.
Then, la quinceañera and her escort are introduced.
The first dance is a waltz (vals) danced with the Quinceañera and her father .The Court of Honor joins the dance.

12. During the party, the Quinceañera takes turns dancing with the male guests. After this first waltz, the toast (brindis) is given and the cake (pastel) is cut. Then, the meal is served and the party continues!  
The cake is grande and multilayered. Usually with pink and white icing and flowers.

13. Traditional gifts (regalos)
Tiara- denotes princess to God and world
Bracelet or ring (pulsera o anillo)- represents unending circle of life
Earrings (aretes)- reminder to listen to God
Cross or metal necklace (cadena con cruz)- signifies faith in herself,
God, and the world
Bible or prayer book and rosary (biblia y rosario)- keep the word of God in her life

14. Different Countries
Puerto Rico- priest will bless the zapatos de tacon before she wears them. Also have the highest quality
Nicaragua- the pastel is the main show- needs to be as alto as possible, and with many tiers, fountains, lights, flowers and bridges the family can afford
Argentina- no misa en la iglesia. The focus is on the recepcion. Light 15 candles (velas) on a special candelabra

15. More countries!
Peru- everyone dresses elegantly. 15 couples wait at the bottom of the stairs for her grand entrada
El Salvador- called “Fiestas Rosas” because traditional color of the dress is pink. 3 phases of ceremony-
1- separation from family
2-transitional state
3- integration into womanhood

16. There are several costs involved.
The family and friends of the birthday girl do their best to provide a memorable day for her. However, not everyone can afford to have an elaborate quinceaños celebration.
There are several costs involved.

17. she is the princesa for the day.
REMEMBER…
Whatever the family’s budget is, a Quinceañera should be a very special day. Whether she has a backyard BBQ and plays CD’s or has a large banquet at a function hall the most important part is the celebration. Whether she wears a designer dress or one borrowed from a friend,
she is the princesa for the day.

18. Actividad 5.6A- Leer
Quince anos de Jeanny

19. Para terminar
Check how well you understood the lesson.
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