I have embraced various parts of American culture such as its history and language. I enjoy learning about American history and American holidays and traditions. My family had embraced various American traditions such as the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. These holidays have become part of our lives. When I made friends in school, I not only had Hispanic friends but also American friends who I learned to socialize with and who I embraced as no different than me. I consider myself Mexican-American for these reasons. I'm not just Mexican or just American. I identify with both cultures and consider the United States my own