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Bexamo said:YOU GOT ME - I'll show my ignorance and ask... What on earth is a Quinceanera? Does it hurt?
The_Kitchen_Guy said:Oh, good. I thought for a minute it was a 95th birthday party. I was going to suggest a respirator or an iron lung but since it's for a 15 year old girl, I'd suggest a set of bars and locks to keep her in and the boys (like I was) out.
Good Grief. Surely, you can't be serious.The_Kitchen_Guy said:Wasn't Quince the medical examiner in that old television show with Jack Klugman?
AJPratt said:Thanks for the advice. Yes, it is a 15 year old (quince = 15 en espanol). I am close to them, but I don't want to put them on the spot by asking. I'll check to see if Jasmine has pierced ears because a grown up piece of jewelry would be lovely, and make sense from us. Of course, I first thought money and if I can't find anything, then I know it will be acceptable. I know some do that. PC products would be good, if the girl liked to cook, but I wouldn't be comfortable giving that, and she won't be going to college for a few years. They live across the street from me, and I have taken me in as part of their family. My husband and I are invited to everything and the Mom always hosts a HUGE show for me (never less tha $1500), so I want them to know how special they (as well as Jamine) are to me.
Of course I'm serious. And don't call me Shirley.AJPratt said:Good Grief. Surely, you can't be serious.
LOLThe_Kitchen_Guy said:Of course I'm serious. And don't call me Shirley.
Teresa Lynn said:DO you have a Things Remembered store?
They have beautiful picture frames you can have engraved.
I just bought a pretty heart shaped trinket box for a friend's baby shower (we will have it engraved AFTER they agree on the name)
I think a gift that she can keep & remember you by years from no over $$$.
tpchefrebecca said:Putting these two ideas together may not be bad either. A small box with her initials on it with a nice small pair of earings?
It would be more personal and it would show a lot more thought went into it than just the monetary gift.
Thanks for that! I will check with her Mom about jewelry and her initials to see if I can get something engraved. I just didn't want to put them on the spot.Rebeccascabinet said:15 year old girls love shopping! So do grown women... anyway, I would do jewelery is she likes it and wears it (believe it or not, I never wore jewelery as a teenager), I say go with money...I speak as a hispanic woman very familitar Quinceaneras.
The price of a Quinceanera gift can vary depending on your relationship with the celebrant and your budget. A good range to aim for is between $25-$50, but it is ultimately up to your discretion.
It is always a nice gesture to give a traditional gift such as a piece of jewelry or a religious item, but it is also acceptable to give a more modern gift that reflects the celebrant's interests or hobbies.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to give money as a Quinceanera gift. It is a common tradition to give the celebrant an amount that ends in the number 5 or 0, such as $25 or $50.
It is best to bring the gift to the Quinceanera as it allows the celebrant to open it and thank you in person. However, if you are unable to attend, it is appropriate to give the gift beforehand and send your well wishes to the celebrant.
There is no specific color or style that is required for wrapping a Quinceanera gift. However, you can choose to use the celebrant's favorite color or incorporate elements of the Quinceanera theme into the wrapping to make it more personalized and special.