Essay On Cultural Identity

Cultural identity is a huge part of who we are. Not only does it define our interests, it also dictates why and who we interact with. It affects so many things in our life that it can be hard to find anything at all that isn’t affected by it. For me personally, the biggest parts of my cultural identity are the food I eat, the people I spend my time with, and the music I listen to.

When I was growing up, every christmas I would go to my Grandmother’s house, and have a christmas dinner with my Dad’s side of the family. Because my Grandmother was the first generation in America, she brought lots of british recipes with her. I remember going to her house and eating lamb, yorkshire pudding, and a host of other foods. These experiences helped me relate more to the british culture, and showed me many foods I still love today. Another holiday dinner that also a tradition in my family is thanksgiving dinner with my mom. Although her side of the family is nordic, a lot of the recipes we eat are american dishes. My Aunt typically brings scalloped potatoes and sugar cookies for dessert, my Mom cooks turkey and makes preparations for the dinner, and other dinner guests for the most part bring dessert items. These food
It has served as the basis of multiple friendships and provides me with something to do in my free time. Some of the music I listen to, such as the band Twenty One Pilots, has even helped me get through dark times in my life. The lyrics of many of the artists I listen to are quite impactful, and have even changed how I view essential concepts such as life. Through playing music, I have met many of my closest friends, and it has given me a different perspective on music as a whole. It has also introduced me to songs and composers that I would’ve never heard of without lessons or playing in ensembles. Music has changed my life for the positive immensely, and is a big part of who I am as a