How Quinceaneras have changed

By Laura Violet
  • 2023 BCE

    How it has developed

    New traditions develop within the Quinceanera. Traditions like the Maid of honour dance. Some traditions change like the style of the dress. Some Quinceas do not have a huge celebration and choose to travel instead.
  • 500 BCE

    The origins

    The Quinceanera is estimated to be first celebrated by the Aztecs and the Mayas. A Quiceanera is a birthday celebration for a 15 year old girl to introduce her into society. It originated in Mexico and marks the transition from girlhood to womanhood.
  • 500 BCE

    The origins of the Quinceanera

    A Quiceanera is a birthday celebration for a 15 year old girl to introduce her into society. It originated in Mexico and marks the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It is both religious and social as it marks the importance of family and society. The entire family attends and the godparents as well.
  • Period: 500 BCE to

    Origins of the Quinceanera

  • Period: 500 BCE to

    How Quinceaneras have changed

  • How changes developed

    In the 60s more Latin immigrants came over bringing their traditions over with them. This allowed these traditions to spread through the U.S.

  • How society effected this tradition

    Because of the high cost of such a celebration and its many traditions, events were held by the rich. This meant that these events were seen as more of a privilege.

  • How the tradition has changed

    The tradition now includes more than just Latin American people. More culture celebrate it. Other traditions like the type of dress worn by the girl have changed as well. Some Quinceaneras have changed to not be a party at all but a simple trip. The events have grown in size and popularity.

  • New traditons

    Some newly developed traditions are introducing the young girl to "womanly" acts like wearing certain jewelry or shaving their legs. These things help solidify the tradition of a girl becoming a woman. This is believed to symbolize this coming of age.

  • How the tradition has developed

    The Quinceanera tradition has grown to include people who are not Latino. The new age ranges from 14-15.

  • How consumerism changed The celebration

    Huge events and expos now hold vendors and advertisements for companies and businesses that support the Quinceanera. This celebration is closely compared to a wedding without the marriage part.

  • How price has changed

    Today Quinceaneras cost around $15,000 to $30,000. In the past the typical price tag would be $5,000 to $10,000. This could be because of new traditions and more businesses cashing in on this widely celebrated tradition.