Culture

 CULTURE SHAPES WHO WE WILL BECOME  Culture is important to everyone. As Americans we identify with the things that make up our country: freedom, love, charity, etc.

In addition to being American, I identify with another culture; Greek. My father was born and raised in Greece before he decided to move to New York in search of the American Dream. He brought along with him all the customs that Greek's take part in abroad. We celebrate name days, Greek Independence Day, local foods, and even local folk dancing. All these shape my character. I know that when culture is so important to me that when i grow up and have a family, i want to instill the Greek culture in them as well.

What culture do you identify with? What are some customs and traditions that you still follow because of this culture? Why does this culture mean so much to you?

Greek American Folklore Society - http://www.emoreiro.com/GAFS/ Westchester Coalition of Italian American Organizations - http://www.wciao.org/index.html American Irish Historical Society - http://aihs.org/ Puerto Rican Heritage Society - http://prho.org/ Use Google or Yahoo! to search your own culture!**
 * Useful Websites About Cultural Societies in New York