Quinceañeras have been celebrated within the Hispanic culture for generations. Through the years, the coming of age gathering has evolved.
Dating back to the 1500s and even earlier, the indigenous, including the Aztecs and Mayans, held initiation ceremonies for girls. It would mark the end of puberty and the start of adulthood for girls who were turning 15. The cultural tradition expanded to other Latin American countries and Latino communities across the world.
Each region adds its own creative customs to celebrate and prepare girls to be knowledgeable members of their community…