Culture, Culture, Culture

American culture is not only a mix of the world’s many cultures, but all of those cultures combined into one. American culture is not just the people that live here, but the foods we eat, the music we listen to, the holidays we celebrate, and the clothes we wear. In America, most people eat meats like chicken and beef, or the infamous American hamburger. Some choose to eat only vegetables and fruits, like Florida grown oranges or Michigan cherries. There are many kinds of music in America. Some include Rock, Rap, Hip-Hop, Techno, Reggae, and many more. American holidays are often religious, Christian holidays being the most celebrated, like Easter or Christmas. Some Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Hanukkah are also celebrated in America. National holidays established by the government include Independence Day, Constitution Day, and President’s Day. The clothes we wear depend on where we are in America. Residents of Florida might wear a sleeveless shirt and shorts, while an Alaskan may wear a sweatshirt and sweatpants on the same day.
Greek culture is different from American culture. Some Greeks eat pita bread, feta cheese and such, although they don’t have much of a problem with McDonald’s every once in a while, too. Musical tastes include not only classic Greek dancing music, but newer songs too. Many Greeks dance with each other by dancing in unison in a circle, snapping their fingers in the air to a beat. The main religion in Greece is Greek-Orthodox Christian. At Easter, Greeks roast lamb over a charcoal fire and crack colored eggs. On New Year’s, a quarter is hidden inside a loaf of pita bread, where the coin represents good fortune to the person that receives the slice of bread with the quarter in it.