In traditional Mexican culture, young girls turning fifteen are expected to have a quinceanera, showing their transition into womanhood and thus their ability to date. Yet a quinceanera is not solely about aging, it also revolves around the church, as many of the gifts given to the woman are holy symbols or symbolize her commitment to God. My families division stemmed from more than just culture, but the faith - or lack thereof - of my parents. Since my father is religious and my mother is not, this is another way in which I have trouble identifying or choosing a side.
The American equivalent to a quinceanera could be one of two things: a sweet sixteen party or an eighteenth birthday. Debutante balls are the Victorian equal to the modern sweet
The American equivalent to a quinceanera could be one of two things: a sweet sixteen party or an eighteenth birthday. Debutante balls are the Victorian equal to the modern sweet