Everyone is different in their own way, we all come from different backgrounds. While that is true, we can all agree that our differences make us unique and bond us together. In the same fashion; holidays, languages and traditions helps us understand how different we are but also shows us how new and exciting people can really be. First off, my culture alone, there are many different holidays that are either changed or added due to the seasons of the year. Since I am both American and Hispanic, I celebrate both holidays associated with my background. Not only that, but there are changes to a holiday depending on season, time or event. One of the biggest holiday that is changed is the week of Halloween. While most people in America see it …show more content…
Uniquely, it is the way you pronounce certain words to how you say certain things that can mean one thing for one culture but something else for another. Coupled with that fact that Spanish alone has a lot of ways of saying a certain word whether you use the female or male pronouns of a certain word can determine exactly who you’re talking to. On the other hand, English is very centered on saying things in a very indirect way which isn’t bad but English tends to be calmer compared to Spanish. For example, saying hello to someone in English is calmer compared to saying it in Spanish where it’s more emotionally forward. Not only that, but Spanish is about speaking in more with emotion and interest. While, English is more about talking in a more general and openly passive means. To be able to speak both Spanish and English can be a challenge due to the way you say something in English can accidently have the tone from Spanish which may be seen as too over excited. By the same token, it can be the same thing when reversed which can tend to be shown as not caring or disinterested. In the light of these problems, there is still good that comes along with being bi-lingual. In like manner, people who speak both tend to translate for both of their friends who speak only one language. Thus, creating bonds between others or just sharing a nice conversation. More or less speaking more than one language gives you an advantage. Speaking English and Spanish also helps when getting a job espically in the state of Arizona considering how close we are to our neighboring country. In the end, speaking multiple languages is a huge key that unites both cultures together and brings one culture
It offers a different job in various areas such as teaching, lawyer, hospital and transport…. Etc. Moreover, learning a second language improve to find a job with salary increases and ability to work across cultures. It provides opportunities to how know two languages than one language. Bilingual person let to communicate with other people’s and understand everything of another culture such as explore different hobbies, traditional and costumes. This means some people have to make friends. For example, some Iraqi immigrants are able to work in an elementary school as an interpreter between the teachers and parents. Those people who know two languages will have more opportunities and to find a job and friend than people who only know one
These traditions include Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo. There is a smaller portion of Americans more towards the Mexican border that celebrate Day of the Dead, but I feel as if within the next several decades, many more people will share and adapt this holiday into their own. We both have the traditions to celebrate our independence day with fireworks and parades, birthday parties with piñatas (which originated from Mexico), and our Mardi Gras is their Carnaval. When it comes to Christmas, we only celebrate for two days while Mexico starts their celebrations December 12th with Posados and ends on January 6th. The children there open their presents they receive on the 6th and christmas trees are starting to become more popular in
22% of people in Texas speak Spanish. Knowing Spanish at a young age opens your communication to even more people. People who are bilingual open more of their resources and cultural to people. Being fluent in Spanish also gives more varieties of people to communicate. In many Countries student know many languages and knowing Spanish opens up even more people to talk too. people who speak Spanish has a better and more understanding on what people say and also opens up many more
Culture is the overall moral belief, customs, language, and attitudes a person is brought and raised into. Daily, we are exposed to diverse and different cultures everyday which allow us to learn the different values and traditions each culture possess. The importance of observing and learning different customs is beneficial because it can help us better adapt and prevent misunderstandings when we communicate and interact with others. Hispanics and Americans are two huge cultures that have been sharing the same living space for years but are an example of two different civilizations. While both, Hispanics and Americans, share many similarities they both differ in recognition of religion, language,
Food is a major part of every culture, some very different and some very similar. American and Spanish cultures are very different because of eating habits, meal times, and how people interact over food. There are several differences between American and Spanish food, but there is one similarity: it brings people closer together like nothing else.
Latino Americans are facing issues with their identity because of their ethnic and racial backgrounds due to our education institutions in America. These issues result in a separation of their American and Latino culture creating two different identities but not enough of American or Latino identity to fully feel part of either culture.
Along with any nation in the world, comes a variety of religions. The English founded this nation on Christianity; however, numerous people today denounce this monotheistic belief and instead have put their faith in beliefs brought to this country by foreigners. This assorted variety allows believers to choose a religion which better suits their beliefs and practices, and gives individuals a choice on spiritual fulfillment in their lives. These religious beliefs combined with the democratic state of the nation have led to public displays of religious celebration in America. Ramadan, Yom Kippur, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, and Hanukkah have been a few of the celebrations brought to America via immigrants. Some of the most celebrated and famous revels include St. Patrick's Day and Mardi Gras (see Figure 1 and
Personal culture, is a share combination of an individual’s traits, skills, and personality. It is formed within the context of their ethnic, racial, familial, and educational environments. Everyone’s personal culture is unique to them (Mensah, 2015, CH3 PPT, Slide 3). I agree with the statement that everyone’s personal culture is unique to them because everyone comes from a different culture, and they are always bound to do something unique that is different to others. Ever since I can remember, my family and I have always celebrated the common holidays that occur throughout the year such as; New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. My family and I have a strong bond, and when holidays come up we always get together and spend time to celebrate the holiday. This is how I grew up, and we never done anything different, and being raised with that in my
It was in the 1500s that conflict and struggle began between the Spanish and the Native Americans of the New World. The Spanish practiced mercantilism, which means they thought the colonies were required to provide the materials Europeans needed to export profitable goods. The Spanish economy soon declined due to inflation of prices, which in turn, led them to rely on colony plantations for tobacco and sugarcane. This required a massive quantity of workers, so King Charles I of Spain's granted an encomienda system, which gave the Spanish colonists the right to demand the Indians to work as slaves. In 1519, the encomienda system became overpopulated. As more and more natives were introduced to Europeans, they were also exposed to foreign diseases
Some the holidays of the mexican culture include, new years eve, new years day, constitution day, good friday,easter, labor day, cinco de mayo, mothers day, fathers day, independence day, day of the races, day of the day, and christmas day.
Through multiple languages a person develops a more heterogeneously diverse identity resulting in them being unique. Also
I experienced many different cultures, ethnicities and traditions when my family lived in Thailand. We lived in a Refugee camp and it was not like an America society. Every month, a volunteer group from a big city would aid every family in the refugee camp with bags of rice depending on how many people are in your family. There were about ten schools in the camp which were public schools and Catholic schools. Schools and houses were built out of bamboo and trees, and the buildings don't last more than a decade. Life was not easy in Thailand. Not every parent had a job and they found other ways to make money to provide for their families. There were many cultures and different ethnicities living in the same area and our neighbors spoke different languages and they were from different ethnic groups. There are many holidays and cultural traditions that we celebrate every year by dancing, playing music, and having big festivals.
Prior to the 1700s, the Spanish and the English were trying to establish colonies in the Americas for multiple reasons. The Spanish and the English can be considered very different, but their motives for creating colonies could be traced back to including quite a lot of similarities. For instance, both the Spanish and the English were trying to acquire power and wealth. More specifically, both groups were trying to gain raw materials or resources from the New World such as gold and soil. Although the Spanish and the English shared some mutual goals, not all of their motives were the same upon arriving to the Americas.
Did you know that Mexican and American history aren't as different as you think. They both have a history of wars and barriers. In 1862 there was a battle called the battle of puebla. With this battle you can see how signing a treaty can affect both sides. If a country can’t keep their side of a “promise”, it just proves that people misunderstand everything. Just like El Cinco de Mayo for people in the U.S. Many think it’s the day that Mexico celebrates it’s independence. But that's all wrong, the 5th of May Mexico is the day 4,000 mexicans fought against the “best” army in the world.
Imagine you want to interact with someone from a Spanish speaking country. They might have a slight impediment with the culture of another country they are not familiar with. This also holds true for an American interacting with someone with a different cultural environment. There are many differences and similarities amongst the US and Spain. Comparing the two cultures is quite interesting and captivating.