I was at the beach with my family one time and a white male approached us and said, “I love that Latinos are always traveling in groups”. At least in my, and a lot of other people I know, we are always going to places in packs. Whether it's the beach, the mall, road trips, etc. my family never goes to leisure places without a relative. This isn’t true for all families, but this is something that my parents learned from their parents and has been passed from one generation to the next.
Holiday season (or as some single Latinos call it, “y el novio/la novia season”) is a time to be with the family you normally don’t see throughout the year. A time when all the family is together in one room, even the tía/tío (aunt/uncle) that no one likes is invited.
Parties are something that I find unique among the Latino culture. Usually families rent a reception and invite many guests to celebrate, baptisms, presentaciones (when a girl turns 3 years old), quinceañeras (when a girl turns 15), and weddings. All these parties are like American weddings, including a large cake for all the guests, great food, decorations, a DJ or a band for the music, and a dance floor. Mostly, when we party, we party big. The main reasons these parties are a big deal, is because it’s a way to reunite family and friends and to celebrate a new milestone. The most interesting thing is that these traditions have continued since Spain colonized Latin America
The Latino culture is so tightly knit within their family. Whether it’s taking care of the elder, or to afford on housing, it is common for multiple generations to live in the same household.
Growing up, I, like many others, were told that they are not to move out of the house until I was married. Although there are many advantages to living at home, such as secure housing, good food every day, etc. sometimes things like going off to college become an issue.
Assimilation is the process of adopting the culture of the country in which one is in. Immigrants from Europe usually assimilate within the second generation.
Holiday season (or as some single Latinos call it, “y el novio/la novia season”) is a time to be with the family you normally don’t see throughout the year. A time when all the family is together in one room, even the tía/tío (aunt/uncle) that no one likes is invited.
Parties are something that I find unique among the Latino culture. Usually families rent a reception and invite many guests to celebrate, baptisms, presentaciones (when a girl turns 3 years old), quinceañeras (when a girl turns 15), and weddings. All these parties are like American weddings, including a large cake for all the guests, great food, decorations, a DJ or a band for the music, and a dance floor. Mostly, when we party, we party big. The main reasons these parties are a big deal, is because it’s a way to reunite family and friends and to celebrate a new milestone. The most interesting thing is that these traditions have continued since Spain colonized Latin America
The Latino culture is so tightly knit within their family. Whether it’s taking care of the elder, or to afford on housing, it is common for multiple generations to live in the same household.
Growing up, I, like many others, were told that they are not to move out of the house until I was married. Although there are many advantages to living at home, such as secure housing, good food every day, etc. sometimes things like going off to college become an issue.
Assimilation is the process of adopting the culture of the country in which one is in. Immigrants from Europe usually assimilate within the second generation.