What do you call a girl 16th birthday?

A sweet sixteen is a coming of age party celebrating a teenager’s 16th birthday, mainly celebrated in some parts of the United States and Canada. As the name suggests, the celebration takes place on a teenager’s sixteenth birthday.

Why is a girls 16th birthday so special?

In the United States, the 16th birthday is a mark that a girl has come of age. She is not a legal adult yet, but 16 is when many girls learn to drive, can get jobs and assume other adult responsibilities. For many people, the 16th birthday is a celebration of womanhood and marks the end of a girl’s childhood.

What do you say to a Sweet 16 girl?

For a Daughter

  1. You’ve always been sweet.
  2. Happy 16th Birthday to my amazing daughter.
  3. Happy Sweet 16!
  4. Happy 16th Birthday!
  5. Your 16th birthday is truly one of the most joyous days of my life…
  6. The last 16 years have been the sweetest of my life.
  7. Seeing my baby girl turn 16 is wonderful, sad, and frankly kind of terrifying.

What are some traditions for a Sweet 16?

Facts on Sweet 16 Party Traditions

  • Light Up Sixteen Candles. Lighting 16 candles acknowledges the people who are most important to the birthday celebrant, such as parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
  • Remember the Father-Daughter Dance.
  • Pass Along Memorable Gifts.
  • Step Into Adulthood.

What should I caption for my 16th birthday?

16th Birthday Instagram Captions

  • 16 Candles has nothing on me!
  • I really auto get a car now.
  • Putting the ‘sweet’ in sweet sixteen.
  • You only turn 16 once, but I promise to be sweet forever.
  • Queen of Sixteen.
  • Keep calm and sweet sixteen on.

Why is 16 so special?

For many American youths, 16 is probably the most important birthday they’ll celebrate before they reach legal adulthood. At 16, a young person can get a driver’s license and a job—and, more importantly, they can enjoy the freedom and be expected to cope with the responsibilities that come with both.

What can you do when you turn 16?

16 things you can do when you turn 16: An unofficial and in no way recommended guide

  1. 1) Register to Vote.
  2. 3) Leave Home.
  3. 4) Get Frisky.
  4. 5) Apply for a Passport.
  5. 6) Drink (in extreme moderation)
  6. 7) Join the Army (with parental consent)
  7. 8) Buy a Pet.
  8. 9) Buy a Lottery Ticket.