What is the traditional quinceañera ceremony called when the celebrant receives 15 roses?

The traditional quinceañera ceremony in which the celebrant receives 15 roses is called the ceremony of the roses.

The roses represent the celebrant’s fifteen years and may be presented by family members, friends, or other people who hold an important place in her life. The ritual can occur during the reception and may involve spoken tributes, music, or a presentation of one flower at a time.

This custom should not be confused with the better-known ceremony involving 15 candles. Different families use roses, candles, or other symbolic objects, and some combine several rituals in one event. There is no single internationally standardized order for these presentations.

The rose ceremony illustrates how quinceañeras blend public celebration with personal relationships. Its meaning comes from the number of presentations and the people making them, rather than from one universal religious requirement.