Sweet sixteen (birthday)


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A sweet sixteen is a coming of age party.[1] celebrating a person's 16th birthday, mainly celebrated in some parts of the United States and Canada.

While traditionally it is common that sweet sixteens are mostly celebrated by girls, they can also be celebrated by boys.

Traditions

Candle-lighting ceremony

This tradition is most common in Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceaneras and sweet sixteens, although in different ages. There are typically 16 candles, each of which are given to special family members and friends by the birthday girl.[2] Usually, when the recipient of the candle is named, a few words are said by the birthday girl in regards to why this person (or people) is special to them, they may tell a short story or fun memory they have shared with that person. Although the birthday girl can decide to give her candles to whomever she chooses, in whichever order she wants, here is the traditional order of candles:[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ames, Lynn (4 January 1978). "Sweet Sixteen: A Rite That Persists". New York Times.
  2. ^ "Sweet Sixteen Candle Lighting Ceremony in the BEGINNING or END?". Luminique Events Group. 17 April 2019.
  3. ^ March 29, Staff WriterLast Updated (4 August 2015). "What Is the Sweet 16 Candle Ceremony?". Reference.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)