Mexican Cultural Traditions

As Mexicans emigrated from the familiarity of their homes and learned new life in the United States, many preserved native culture traditions to aid the transition. Some Mexicans decided to adopt many American customs, while others stuck to their roots. Ultimately, their lifestyles were influenced, but many Mexican traditions were conserved. Some of the customs that Mexicans retained include religion, food, and entertainment. They kept these traditions like a piece of home. It made new life in the United States feel similar to how they felt before they immigrated. Mexicans found the new American setting easier to adapt to when they did not feel as if everything had changed. Catholicism gave Mexican immigrants an environment that was culturally …show more content…
Prior to their openings, Mexicans did not frequently attended the earlier movie houses such as the Crawford, the Grand, the Little Wigwam, and the Bijou. There was a impression of exclusion towards them, which was later proved as Mexican theatre attendance increased with the new expansion of Mexican theatres Mexicans began attending movie after several Mexican theatre locations opened by World War 1. The International Amusement Company of El Paso opened and with it, came seven theatres in El Paso. These theatres included the Alcazar, the Eureka, the Hidalgo, the Paris, the Iris, and the Rex. The movie houses were founded on South El Paso street. In 1917, the films being shown were produced in Mexico. Mexicans had the familiarity of entertainment similar to their native cultural traditions. Admission sold for 6 to 11 cents, varying on the seating location. The films showed Mexicans the cultural morals and helped them learn English. “Mexicans employed by the movie houses translated English subtitles to Spanish…” (Page 26). This made the Mexican immigrants feel more habituated with the entertainment in the foreign …show more content…
Some found the cultural differences difficult to adapt to, but they treasured their sense of home by preserving various beloved. It helped them in their transition to the new American setting. It provided recognizable customs into the new environment. Mexicans kept from getting enculturated in some of the life the indigenous aspects the held close to themselves. While being around a certain culture and having others practice it nearby, culture can sometimes be naturally transmitted. However, Mexicans preserved traditions that have now even become apart of current American society. Mexicans retained a sense of home by continuing many cherished native customs as they transitioned to a new