America’s Cultural Diversity The America today, which is the most diverse country in the world has been built and formed from many countries cultural and ethnic influences. Throughout the American history there have been influxes of various groups from around the world. These ethnic influences have been documented since the 1400s when Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain and came across the indigenous people of America. America was settled by the Spanish and the British with such settlements as Jamestown and Plymouth in the 1600s. When these various people of Spain and Britain settled America, they brought many different cultural influences, such as religious beliefs, family traditions and food. In the 1800s there was a great famine in
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Although, the traditions might be altered in some various form or another they are still passed down to any subsequent generations. The most common celebration that is recognized and observed around the world, is Christmas. Although, there is debate where the holiday was started it is suggestive that the first celebration was in the Roman Empire, as a pagan holiday. In America and around the world it is customary to decorate a pine tree, with lights and ornaments. The Christmas tree was first started in Germany by the Vikings, they believed the evergreens were a gift from their sun god. Another holiday that is celebrated in America, that was influenced by another ethnicity is St. Patrick’s Day. On March 17, every year Ireland is celebrated along with St. Patrick who was a Christian minister that brought Christianity to Ireland during the fifth century. Cinco De Mayo is celebrated because of a victory the Mexican army won over the French in the 1800s. Cinco De Mayo is traditionally celebrated with the consumption of traditional Mexican food and …show more content…
While at a party most people will gather around the kitchen or the dining table to laugh, eat and socialize. Food is what brought the indigenous people of America together with the pilgrims, which is now celebrated on Thanksgiving Day. Throughout the country, it is apparent what social group has settled in what parts based on the food that is available. Hot dogs that is a staple food of America, was influenced by the bratwursts of Germany. The first documented producers of beer were in Iraq. In America, the indigenous people had their own recipe for beer, without the barley. The Netherlands and Great Britain brought their own recipe of beer, however, Germany was the first mass producer of their version in America. Octoberfest is a tradition from Munich that is celebrated in America. Throughout the country there are lots of examples of ethnic foods that have been mixed with other flavors, such as Tex Mex, which is a combination of Spanish and Mexican
Although, the traditions might be altered in some various form or another they are still passed down to any subsequent generations. The most common celebration that is recognized and observed around the world, is Christmas. Although, there is debate where the holiday was started it is suggestive that the first celebration was in the Roman Empire, as a pagan holiday. In America and around the world it is customary to decorate a pine tree, with lights and ornaments. The Christmas tree was first started in Germany by the Vikings, they believed the evergreens were a gift from their sun god. Another holiday that is celebrated in America, that was influenced by another ethnicity is St. Patrick’s Day. On March 17, every year Ireland is celebrated along with St. Patrick who was a Christian minister that brought Christianity to Ireland during the fifth century. Cinco De Mayo is celebrated because of a victory the Mexican army won over the French in the 1800s. Cinco De Mayo is traditionally celebrated with the consumption of traditional Mexican food and …show more content…
While at a party most people will gather around the kitchen or the dining table to laugh, eat and socialize. Food is what brought the indigenous people of America together with the pilgrims, which is now celebrated on Thanksgiving Day. Throughout the country, it is apparent what social group has settled in what parts based on the food that is available. Hot dogs that is a staple food of America, was influenced by the bratwursts of Germany. The first documented producers of beer were in Iraq. In America, the indigenous people had their own recipe for beer, without the barley. The Netherlands and Great Britain brought their own recipe of beer, however, Germany was the first mass producer of their version in America. Octoberfest is a tradition from Munich that is celebrated in America. Throughout the country there are lots of examples of ethnic foods that have been mixed with other flavors, such as Tex Mex, which is a combination of Spanish and Mexican