Introduction: Your friend Ana Cristina is looking very sad today. You and your friends ask her what is wrong. She replies that her 15th birthday is fast approaching but her family is too busy to plan her a proper Quinceañera. You and your friends decide that you will throw her a party. But what is a Quinceañera anyway?
Task: Your group needs to research this event. You need to discover the history and significance of the quinceañeara along with what is included in the celebration. Get ready to plan a Quinceañera!
Process: Browse the following websites to gain an overview of the Quinceañeara celebration
What is a Quinceañera?
1. What is a quinceanera? 2. Where does the word quinceanera come from? 3. What are the two parts of the celebration?
**Quinceañera Traditions**--discusses events of the day and the significance of important items**
4. What does the changing of the shoes symbolize? 1. What are some traditional gifts? 2. What does the tiara symbolize? 3. What does the scepter symbolize? 4. What does the cross symbolize? 5. What does the Last Doll symbolize?
Quinceanera: site involving planning this celebration
1. What dance is one of the most emotional moments of the day?** 2. What type of a dance is this dance (the tango? foxtrot? etc)? Quinceanera Court: the role of the quince's friends
1. Traditionally how many girls escort the quinceañera? 2. Each girl is partnered with a guy; what are these guys called? 3. Why does this group meet on a regular basis leading up to the celebration?
Quinceanera Dress 1. What is the traditional color for a quinceanera's dress (not white)? 2. Describe one quinceanera dress you liked. (Go to the top of the page and click the link to go back to Quinceanera dresses to see some selections)
The Cost of It All
1. What is the average cost of a Quinceanera? 2. What are the two most expensive parts/items?
An Interview: Quinceañera: A Celebration of Latina Womanhood
Task: Your group needs to research this event. You need to discover the history and significance of the quinceañeara along with what is included in the celebration. Get ready to plan a Quinceañera!
Process: Browse the following websites to gain an overview of the Quinceañeara celebration
What is a Quinceañera?
1. What is a quinceanera? 2. Where does the word quinceanera come from? 3. What are the two parts of the celebration?
**Quinceañera Traditions**--discusses events of the day and the significance of important items**
4. What does the changing of the shoes symbolize? 1. What are some traditional gifts? 2. What does the tiara symbolize? 3. What does the scepter symbolize? 4. What does the cross symbolize? 5. What does the Last Doll symbolize?
Quinceanera: site involving planning this celebration
1. What dance is one of the most emotional moments of the day?** 2. What type of a dance is this dance (the tango? foxtrot? etc)? Quinceanera Court: the role of the quince's friends
1. Traditionally how many girls escort the quinceañera? 2. Each girl is partnered with a guy; what are these guys called? 3. Why does this group meet on a regular basis leading up to the celebration?
Quinceanera Dress 1. What is the traditional color for a quinceanera's dress (not white)? 2. Describe one quinceanera dress you liked. (Go to the top of the page and click the link to go back to Quinceanera dresses to see some selections)
The Cost of It All
1. What is the average cost of a Quinceanera? 2. What are the two most expensive parts/items?
An Interview: Quinceañera: A Celebration of Latina Womanhood