What is the difference between a quinceñeras and a sweet sixteen?

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anonymous · Answer

Quinceñeras
Quince = fifteen
The origin of the quinceñeras: At 15 young girls came out into society.

Sweet Sixteen
Birthday bash for girls who turn 16. It doesn't really have a "tradition" involved in it.

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

ha ha thanks I feel very welcomed ! :) so a quinceñeras is more of like a family party.?

anonymous · Answer

(: Pretty much... she's dressed up like a princess,  with a court, dance, etc... Its sort of like a wedding, without a groom. Haha.

anonymous · Answer

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