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MATURATION RITE
AMONG THE MEXICANS THERE IS THE RITE OF COTILLION, A
COMING-OUT PARTY FOR 16-YEAR-OLD GIRLS. THIS RITE HAS
AN AMAZING SIMILARITY TO A WEDDING. FOR THE GIRL IS
DRESSED LIKE A BRIDE, AND HAS BRIDES-MAIDS, ETC. THE
CEREMONY TAKES PLACE DURING A PUBLIC MASS, WITH MANY
GUESTS INVITED.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Maturity |
Date learned: 10-15-1971