07-18-2004, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Michigan
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Originally posted by Munchkin03
Just because one comes here from another country doesn't mean that they leave their ethnicity and traditions behind. Not everyone wants to assimilate. In fact, it's often comforting to be able to root for the national team, eat traditional food, and listen to the music of your homeland. It doesn't mean that you're a bad American or you're not happy to be here.
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You said it best. My family is more Italian than American. Although, I'm the rebel in the family and am more Americanized.
Forgot to throw in here, when Italy won the World Cup in 1990, my aunt made a building-size Italian flag and hung it on her apartment building. 18th Ave in Bensonhurst was crazy with celebration. Now if you don't enjoy or appreciate Italian tradition, do NOT go there!
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