https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny By Alexandra Daum en-us 2017-10-01 14:28:18 UTC 2023-05-21 17:14:22 UTC hello@padlet.com adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192772629 One of the main events in the book Cuba 15 is the main character Violet´s Quinceañera. A Quinceañera, also known as fiesta de quince años or just quince, is the celebration of when a girl turns 15 years old. This is recognized as a transition from child to adulthood. These parties are held in Latin American families.

Violet held a very untraditional Quinceañera celebration.]]> 2017-10-01 15:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192772629 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192774293 The birthday girl usually wears a special dress, which is often colorful, big, and extravagant. 

In the book, Violet´s dress was purple]]> 2017-10-01 15:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192774293 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192776678 Certain items such as tiaras, bibles, scepters, prayer books and rosaries may be given to the girl during the celebration. 

Violet´s grandmother gave her a tiara for her celebration.]]> 2017-10-01 16:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192776678 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192803163 Most traditional quince celebrations begin at a catholic church after mass on a Sunday.]]> 2017-10-01 19:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192803163 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192805173 Also by tradition, the quince girl appoints Damas, or female attendants, as well as Chambelans, or male escorts. This group of people is known as the Honor Court.]]> 2017-10-01 20:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192805173 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192811692 In some Quinceañera celebrations, the birthday girl gives a childhood toy, such as a porcelain doll, to a younger sister or other female relative.]]> 2017-10-01 21:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192811692 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192813479 Another traditional event of the quince celebration is the father-daughter dance.]]> 2017-10-01 21:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192813479 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192832922 Food is usually provided for the guests, and many guests might even pitch in to make or buy food for the occasion.]]> 2017-10-02 01:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192832922 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192834398 The book cover includes a few elements from the story, including the quince gown, the tiara her grandmother gave her for the celebration, and dominoes from their beloved family game. ]]> 2017-10-02 01:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192834398 adaumstudent https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192835810 Violet's family often plays super-competitive games of dominoes. They even host a huge party for family and friends, with the main theme of domino games!]]> 2017-10-02 02:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/adaumstudent/f9actcmqjmny/wish/192835810