What is the traditional candle ceremony at a quinceañera often called in English?

The traditional candle ritual at a quinceañera is often called the ceremony of the fifteen candles.

During the ceremony, the honoree may light or present fifteen candles, often dedicating each one to a person who has played an important role in her life. Parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives, and close friends may receive recognition, depending on the family’s chosen format.

The candles connect the celebration to the honoree’s fifteenth birthday, but the ritual has no single universally required script. Some events use fifteen candles, while others adapt the ceremony to include readings, music, or personal messages. The order and recipients vary.

This ceremony is separate from the cake and from the religious service. It is best understood as a family-and-friend tribute within the reception, rather than as a formal religious rite.