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Hispanic Culture And Traditions
The definition of a Hispanic has been a Spanish-speaking person living in the US, especially one of Latin American descent or relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries. To me, being Hispanic indicates that I belong to a strong heritage. I’m defined by my heritage and my family. As a Hispanic, I get to carry out and pass down all the culture and traditions that come with it. Hispanic culture has been described as bright, vibrant, and exceptionally family-oriented. I didn’t grow up speaking Spanish, even though, majority of my family knows Spanish just as they do English. My experience with being Hispanic was never defined by the language. I undertake different traditions throughout the year. Whether it be setting up farolitos and
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