La Quinceañera Webquest:
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La Quinceañera
La transición de las adolescentes en mujeres se celebra de diferentes maneras y a diferentes edades en el mundo. En México, tiene un arraigo muy particular y se celebra cuando las chicas cumplen los Quince Años. No significa exactamente que las niñas estén listas para casarse como algunos ajenos a la tradición creen. Mas bién, que las chicas pueden presentarse como adultas en eventos sociales apropiados.
1) When is the quinceañera celebrated?
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2) What does the quinceañera tradition typically begin with?
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3) What are the honor courts young girls called? What are the young men called?
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4) As part of the ceremony what does the quinceañera change? What does this symbolize?
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5) What is the toast at the reception called?
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6) What are 5 typical gifts that are given to the quinceañera?
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7) What traditions or ceremonies in the United States that we celebrate are like that of the quinceñera?
8) Who are the padrinos?
9) What are bolos?
10) What ancient civilization did the quinceañera originate from?
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Imagine that you have been asked to plan a quinceañera for your cousin.
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List three things that will happen during the church ceremony:
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List three important things that will happen during the party:
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Connections:
1. Explain what a “Rite of Passage” is. What are similar Rites of Passage in our culture that you have witnessed or experienced?