Disney Consumer Products launched a line of dresses called the Disney Royal Ball collection, which is the first-ever line of Quinceanera gowns inspired by the stories of the Disney Princess characters.
Quinceañera, which means one who is 15, also is called fiesta de quince años, fiesta de quinceañera, quince años or simply quince. It is the coming-of-age celebration for a Latina who is turning 15. Latin American cultures take part in this tradition, which is growing dramatically.
In 2012, Las Vegas alone, there were 2,500 ceremonies, according to the HuffingtonPost.com.
A Latina's 15th birthday marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood. The celebration varies significantly across countries, with celebrations in some countries taking on, for example, more religious overtones than in others. READ MORE
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