From 15 Candles To Shoe Ceremony: Quince Ceremony In Order
The Quinceañera tradition dates back to the Aztecs and evolved with Spanish influence, merging indigenous and Catholic customs. Today, it celebrates a young woman’s 15th birthday with religious ceremonies and festive parties. It often begins with a Catholic mass called the Misa de Acción de Gracias, where the Quinceañera gives thanks and reaffirms her faith, wearing a formal, often white, gown symbolizing purity.