As most probably know, Quinceneros are the celebration of the 15th birthday. Traditionally, it is just done for girls, but here we celebrate both boys and girls. Just like with graduation at the school and in talleres, each kid who is celebrating their Quincineros asks someone to be their "Godparent." The girls have to pick a male, and the guys have to ask a female. Ever, a boy in my hogar, asked me to be his Godmother. It was a really special day and as with being a godmother in graduations, I was honored to be his. We dressed formally, and walked them into the church service, specially for them, but the whole ranch went. Afterwards, just the boys and girls celebrating and their godparents had a special dinner, really nice, and everyone got a tiny
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