A bout two hours north of Atlanta sits Helen, a mountain hamlet of alpine-themed architecture and German-influenced cuisine that’s just weird enough to be more charming than corny. It’s the kind of ...

Blanca Grijalva never had a daughter, so she’s been waiting to make a splash with her granddaughter’s 15th birthday.

Juan and Abygail Padilla are a photography couple specializing in event photography, with an emphasis on wedding and ...

Holly Marie Gonzalez, a Houston-based cat, enjoyed a quinceañera celebration for her 15th birthday. The cat's owner, Miranda Gonzalez, spent a year planning the party, which included a band, cake ...

Miranda Gonzalez hired a mariachi band but didn’t tell them the quinceañera was for a cat for fear they would drop out.

From birria on the Mexican plate to arroz con gandules for the Puerto Rican party, quince dishes have remained untouched by fads.

A Coming-of-Age Party in Los Angeles That Traveled Back in Time A quinceañera thrown by artists reimagined the city’s Y2K era.

In America, boys looking to celebrate their entry into adulthood are having their own, often lavish, quinceañero parties — a new take on a centuries-old tradition reserved only for girls.

A teacher at John I. Leonard High knew students who dreamed of a quinceañera party but worried about the cost. So the school gave them their moment.

The cincuentañera is a new tradition that’s allowing Latinas to redefine aging while partying in a culturally significant way.

The cincuentañera may be relatively new in the history of parties, but Calzada hopes it becomes a tradition—a ritual that future generations of women can cherish as they step into a new phase ...