Mexican Family Tradition

When we arrived, we learned that the game had actually been postponed until tomorrow due to the baseball field being soaked with rain. As we arrived back at my grandparent’s house we received news that changed my family’s life forever. Both my father and I had learned that while we were away for not longer than 10 minutes, my grandmother had peacefully passed away. This news was extremely devastating for us because not only was it my father’s mother, but it was my grandma, who was the one who was always at my baseball games supporting me and was always willing to have me over after my school days during elementary school. As we came to accept the fact that she was finally gone, we were both struck with our emotions. It was a very emotional time for my family and I still have not been able to cope with her being gone. Everyday I feel as if a piece of me is missing and this feeling will probably be with me for the rest of my life because the effect that my grandma had on my life was that devastating. Now as I look back on this day almost exactly two years later, I can still feel the emptiness that I felt on that

To be Mexican-American is to unconditionally love one’s family and all it stands for. Mexican-Americans are an incredibly close-knit group of people, especially when it comes to family. We are probably the only culture that can actually recite the names of our fourth cousins by heart. In this respect our families are like clans, they go much further than the immediate family and very deep into extended families. (p. 173)

On April 28, 2015 we took our yearly Portland, Oregon trip to pick up my sister from college. The day we departed Maui was coincidentally Rosaline’s special day, her birthday. It was hard as I left the island knowing that it was her birthday. Three days later on May 1, 2015 we were reunited with my sister, Danae, and on a road trip between Portland and Washington. The travel of funniest has ended. Jokes, laughs, smiles, they all came to a rapid halt. My grandmother, Rosaline’s daughter, accompanied us and suddenly received a phone call. The Maui Police Department called and said that my great grandma Deponte had passed away a few hours prior. No emotion came from my family and no tears left my eyes once we heard the devastating news; we were just completely shocked! At the time, she had been staying at an old folks home called “Roselani Place” in Kahului. Luckily, one of my family members in Maui was available and rushed down to be with her. Ballards Family Mortuary had been at Roselani, and gently held my petite grandma until my aunty Lesli Otani arrived.

Every year on Christmas Eve and Christmas, the entire family crosses the border to Mexico for a family reunion at my grandmother’s. A few years ago, this was the norm and everyone would bring food and drinks and celebrate Christ’s birth. Then things started to change when my aunts and uncles. Little by little, my aunts and uncles, which started the quarrel, have overcome their ego with the arrival of my two nieces. They, as well as I, have realized that we cannot bring other people into our own problems simply because we are too prideful to be the first to apologize. I come from a Mexican Family Heritage’ we visit my grandfather’s grave once in a while on the Day of the Dead all the way to a small town name “Salinas” four hours away from Matamoros,

On the fourth Thursday of every November, families gather together to spend a day filled with food and laughter. Thanksgiving celebrates the day the settlers and the Native Americans enjoyed their first meal together. However, my parents were both raised in Mexico and never had a typical yearly Thanksgiving celebration. Despite my parents home being Mexico, they started a family in America and decided to teach their children about both of the places they come from. A compromise between American and Mexican traditions formed and served as a family tradition until last year. A year ago, my family ate a Thanksgiving meal at my sister's parent-in-laws house.

Coming from a huge Hispanic family, we make it a point to get together for every holiday and special occasion. I am fortunate to, not only have a big family, but a very close one. Each event involves aunts, uncles, aunts, cousins, and young second cousins who all come together. In the Hispanic culture they are referred to as tios, tias, primos, and primas. Ever since I was young, we have always come together to celebrate each occasion.

For South Americans, when they arrived ar the states, due to their higher educational levels, they were able to earn higher wages in the U.S. workforce, which often times were compatible to the wages of upper classes in society. Due to this, South Americans tended to fit into a social category that was ideal in relation to social norms, and because most societies, and individuals, are influenced by income levels, the prestige that followed the economic class allowed many South Americans to be perceived more highly within society as a whole. Moreover, as a result of most South Americans immigrating legally into the states, it provided them access to the community and allowed them to not only have citizenship, but also to be accepted as citizens.

Hispanic traditions are passed down through the generations to emphasize the sacredness of family devotion and cement the bonds that bind with love, honor, and the transmittal of wisdom. The Hispanic people are distinctively indigenous representatives of predominately Spanish speaking countries which recognize three essential holidays: Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, and Puerto Rican Emancipation Day. With food, fun, parades, and parties, Mexicans jubilantly observe Cinco de Mayo in remembrance of a small Mexican army's triumph over the much publicized, high caliber French army during the Battle of Pueblo in the French and Mexican War. The holiday is significant because it reminds the people of courage, heart, and determination exhibited

For the Mexican Tradition Dia de los Muertos I will be doing my pet Roscoe. He was fast, big, and fun. He had white fur and blue eyes we had a little playground he used to run crazy and go inside there to hide. He loved kids. I remember when I went into my pool and was ready to get out than he was standing there and he was so excited!! Roscoe was such a good dog. He will be remembered.

The religion of mexicans is not too far off from what may americans practice. The majority of Mexicans practice roman Catholicism. Roman catholic has dominated mexico for centuries, as over 70% of the population practices it.the church plays a large part in providing spiritual and social support. Christenings, weddings and funerals are all elaborate religious celebrations that bring Mexican families and neighbors together, building strong cultural ties that extend into daily life.

The day of the dead is a holiday and tradition celebrated in Mexico is one of the most important day for all Mexicans. They celebrate the return of all the past relatives. Most Americans think then is like a Mexican Halloween but is not being a totally different holy day of the dead come from the Pre-Hispanic time.

Christmas is a family tradition, perhaps you have this tradition? The family of Macarena is always a mess for decided who is going to organize the Christmas day. This year had to be the Aunt Carmen that was chooses by her family, Macarena’s mom volunteered to help her. But the Aunt Carmen said that she could do it by herself.

Throughout the history of my family, they have migrated throughout Mexico in order to future themselves as a family and get closer to the dream of being a U.S. citizen. My Great Grandparents who started the journey of being born in Senora, Mexico where they enjoyed long hot days to cold winter nights. They owned their own farm and worked on it every day. They didn't have much of anything else except for that farm in this very vacant town of Senora. Over time they started to realize that it was time for a change to further themselves because the idea of farming

In most countries around the world, family is important especially in the Mexican tradition. According to author Will G. Pansters, "The family and larger kin groups are the[]main [f]ocus of trust, solidarity and support in Mexico.” Not only is family important; moreover, the qualities that maintain the household strong. In A Cook's Tour, Anthony Bourdain mentions the roles of typical Mexican families. He says "Couples began to dance. Kids played tag. Men sat down at the long tables, women and children to the rear on folding chair.” In Mexican traditions, people in love would dance the night away. Dancing plays a significant role; it brings couples more united with body language. Women have their much younger children by their side at all times.

The Mexican culture is very family centered. The extended family is just as important as the immediate family and provides stability within. The