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

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.

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

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

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.

How about a package of origami papers - put a few pieces in each bag and instructions on how to fold a few things like the classic crane and the frog. Wander around Hobby Lobby, Michaels and the Dollar Tree and in the wedding crafts areas for stuff in those colors.

Mexican 15th Birthday

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.