How to Choose a Quinceanera Gift
Choosing a Quinceanera gift can be challenging, as the celebration is based on the transition of girl becoming a woman, and you won’t want to purchase a gift that’s too childish, yet you don’t want to give her something that’s too adult, either. So what’s the best gift to give a young lady who’s turning 15?
If you want to be safe, you can choose a traditional Quinceanera ceremony gift. They include:
• Tiara: The Tiara replaces the headpiece worn during the Quinceanera ceremony and represents her being a princess before God and the World.
• Scepter: A Scepter represents the authority and responsibility for her life as she becomes as young woman
• Bible, Prayer Book and Rosary: Given in combination, these gifts symbolize a young woman’s relationship with God.
• Earrings: Earrings symbolize listening to the voice of God and the World around her.
• Bracelet or Ring: Represent the circle of life and womanhood.
• Medallion: Usually numbered 15, a medallion is given as a symbol of faith and a memory of her Quinceanera celebration.
• Quinceanera Doll: A Quinceanera Doll holds ribbons imprinted with the young lady’s name and the date of birth, and are given to guests who attend the celebration. Then, the doll traditionally is passed onto a young female member of the family to symbolize the young lady becoming a woman and passing on childhood to the younger member of her family. It’s saved as a cherished souvenir of the Quinceanera.
• Shoes: The changing from flat shoes to high heels symbolizes the transition from a girl to a young woman.
• Pillows: Many pillows are used for the Quinceanera ceremony. One for when she kneels during the service, one to carry the new shoes and one to old the Tiara.
However, you are not limited to purchasing a traditional Quinceanera ceremony gift. Quinceanera gifts can be no different than a gift you would purchase for an engagement or wedding present.
Clothing, jewelry, a beautiful keepsake or photo box are always a good option. And, one can never go wrong with a gift card or cash. As long as it’s creative and personalized for the young lady, you will never go wrong. It may be the thought that counts, but the gift will give memories that will last a lifetime.
