Fifteen.

Fifteen-year party in Mexico.

In Mexico, there is a very special celebration for all the girls who turn fifteen, which consists of a party for the whole family and friends. For some years this tradition has been changing because some prefer to have a car, a trip, an operation, etc.

Origin.

There are some theories of its origin such as:

• Rite of initiation. This rite in the women of the Mayan and Aztec cultures was to indicate that the girl was becoming an adult and was ready to procreate. The girl was prepared in class to be a good wife.

• The conquest. With the arrival of the Spaniards, they wanted to eradicate that rite but when they could not do it, it was given a more ceremonial and religious turn. The wealthy families of those times made a huge party inspired by dances for debutants of the English nobility and the French high bourgeoisie of the nineteenth century and thus present their daughter to be able to choose the highest bidder for her family. The debutante girl when dancing the waltz with the boy was the signal to specify the deal.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  
  These parties became popular in all social classes and their goal of being initially the exchange or sale of the girl was transformed to the illusion of celebrating that long-awaited age for young girls and say goodbye to children and move on to adult life

Elements for a fifteen-year party.

• The main element is the quinceañera dress that will make her look like a princess.

• The Mass to thank God for the new stage.

• The party where family and friends will enjoy food, dancing, and lots of fun.

• The waltz with the chamberlain.

• The delivery of the last doll by the dad to the young lady.

As I mentioned before, the celebrations evolved to the preferences of each youth and even men also have their fifteen-year parties.