In many countries through out the Americas like Mexico and Puerto Rico, La Quinceanera is a rite of passage for a young girl. When a girl reaches the age of 15, she transitions from a child to young lady. La Quinceanera is an elaborate a celebration as a weddings. A La Quinceanera gown is white or a pastel color, general full length with lace and intricacies decoration. Sometimes the birthday girl wears a matching hat or tiara. Months of planning go into La Quinceanera, the hall has to be rented, the gown made or bought, preparations at the church arranged, the invitation printed and sent out, the food, the music, the music, the speeches and toasts. This is one of the most important moments in a young ladies life. It is the day she becomes a woman. A key element of the celebration is a Misa de acción de gracias (thanksgiving Mass). The birthday girl arrives accompanied by her parents and padrinos (godparents). She is seated at the foot of the altar throughout the service with her court near by. The La Quinceanera court is seven young girls (called a Dama), and seven young men (called Chambelán or Escorte or Galán). Traditionally 14 persons comprise the court with the birthday as the 15th. It is customary for the Quinceanera to receive the following gifts for her ceremony: a tiara, a bracelet, a ring, a pair of earrings, a cross, a necklace, a Bible or a prayer book and rosary. La Quinceanera party supplies like paper plates, napkins, and cups are a perfect way to complete a La Quinceanera Party Theme. Party decorations using like glow jewelry, stickers. La Quinceanera loot bags tucked into baskets or a La Quinceanera piñata can be a centerpiece and double as party prizes. Party favors like jewelry, glow whistles, hats, masks, party-poppers and boas will add the special touches to a La Quinceanera Party Theme.