19 Mar

is there a traditional gift for a friend to give for a sweet sixteen party, in the mexican tradition?

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Our son has been invited to a friend’s party, and she’s let him know it’s a traditional Mexican sweet sixteen party.

Are there traditional gifts that would be best to buy or does the tradition making all rest with the family?

tia
Thanks, guys. It is a 15th birthday party – my son mistranslated. I’m taking him now, armed with good gift suggestions.

Don’t worry, usual gifts are the right.
Clothes, jewels, parfums; you know, girl things.
In Mexico this celebretion is at fifteen years, not at sixteen; it is called "fiesta de quince años" (fifteen years party) and she is called "quinceañera".
She is going to dance the vals with several "chambelanes" (boys in "ridiculous" clothes, like military or in frac or anything the "quinceañera" wants. This is just how I felt when I was invited as "chambelán" when I was teenager), then she will dance with his father and his godfther too.
Enjoy the party. Don’t worry about the gifts, just normal girl gifts. Keep in mind it is supossed than it means she is no longer a child girl, but a woman, so, remember that while you are looking for the presents.

3 Responses to “is there a traditional gift for a friend to give for a sweet sixteen party, in the mexican tradition?”

  1. Nicole N Says:
    March 20th, 2010 at 3:40 am

    Usually in the mexican tradition, the 15th birthday is the most important…so for the 16th..just get a regular gift…something you know they’ll like. Don’t worry about if its a traditional mexican gift or anything.
    References :

  2. sheikhlaodum Says:
    March 20th, 2010 at 4:04 am

    traditonal gifts include:
    * tiara
    * bracelet or ring
    * earrings
    * cross or medal or necklace
    * Bible or Prayer Book and Rosary
    other ideas are:
    * flower bouquet
    * cake decoration
    * engraved cake server set
    * engraved champagne glasses
    * Quinceanera doll
    * scepter
    * guest registry book
    * remembrance photo album
    * invitations/reception cards
    * kneeling pillow

    I’d go for the doll.
    References :
    http://www.quinceanera-boutique.com/Sweet15Sweet16Celebration.htm
    http://www.quinceanera-boutique.com/quinceaneratradition.htm#gifttradition

  3. bagalood Says:
    March 20th, 2010 at 4:10 am

    Don’t worry, usual gifts are the right.
    Clothes, jewels, parfums; you know, girl things.
    In Mexico this celebretion is at fifteen years, not at sixteen; it is called "fiesta de quince años" (fifteen years party) and she is called "quinceañera".
    She is going to dance the vals with several "chambelanes" (boys in "ridiculous" clothes, like military or in frac or anything the "quinceañera" wants. This is just how I felt when I was invited as "chambelán" when I was teenager), then she will dance with his father and his godfther too.
    Enjoy the party. Don’t worry about the gifts, just normal girl gifts. Keep in mind it is supossed than it means she is no longer a child girl, but a woman, so, remember that while you are looking for the presents.
    References :
    I’m mexican. I’m in Mexico.

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