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Originally posted by Taualumna
But a quincinera isn't a Catholic tradition, but a Mexican one. I don't think this little girl is Mexican-American, is she?
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No, Taualumna, she isn't Mexican-American.
Sorry, I thought people understood the evolution of this tradition. My bad.
Quincenera (my apologies if my spelling is off) began as a social and religious rite-of-passage in Mexico and Mexican-American communities. Since this tradition is rooted in traditionally Catholic communities, it has spilled over to other ethnic groups and the religious association has evolved along with it.
So yes, TA, it is at its essence partly a Catholic tradition. I made a suggestion, and it was not to start a debate.
Adrienne
(I am REALLY NOT a morning person.....)