Spanish And American Cultural Differences

Spanish and American holidays can be very different. They can also be very similar in many ways. The cultural difference can sometimes make it difficult to talk to or understand a person from the opposing culture. The cultural difference can have a negative effect on communication. This is mainly due to the fact people don’t fully understand people of a different culture. There are many different holidays in the two different cultures. American culture can sometimes differ from those of Hispanics. Even in the holidays we share in common there are usually different ways we celebrate them. Christmas is celebrated in both cultures but there is a difference in celebration. The same can be said for Halloween, which is basically the American
I have done multiple projects and reports on different Hispanic countries and locations. I believe I contain the knowledge to understand what Hispanic people may be trying to communicate to me during interaction. I think I could relate to their culture and make them feel understood and at home if they were new to the United States. Both cultures celebrate Christmas and the New Years. In both cultures we give and receive presents. In America while we use the Christmas tree, in places like Barcelona they use pooping logs. They put googly eyes on the logs and give it stick legs. Then on Christmas they put presents under the log. The log has a blanket over it and the children lift it up to find the presents. They also celebrate some holidays that we don’t celebrate in America. Some of these holidays include Day of the Dead and Carnival. When celebrating day of the Dead they create a memorial for lost loved ones. They believe the spirits of the dead will return to visit them. This is not a sad time, but rather a happy one. Carnival is a celebration as well. It resembles a circus. It is a public celebration and contains