Mexican Culture Vs American Culture

Everyone who migrates from one country to another, always value their cultures. It may be the same world, but the cultures will always differ from each other. Mexico and the United States share the same border, but share two completely different customs. “No custom is good or bad, right or wrong in itself; each one must be examined in light of the culture as a whole and evaluated in terms of how it works in the context of the entire world.” Mexican culture and American culture vary within marriage, celebrations, and education. Mexican marriages and American marriages differ in their engagement and traditions. For example, In Mexico the couple picks what are called mentors to be there for them throughout the engagement and
For example, Mexicans celebrate on September 16 after Miguel Hidalgo made the cry of Independence. A big gathering is held where the president yells the name of every leader of the revolution and the crowd replies with “Viva! ”. Americans confuse Independence Day as Cinco de Mayo, but that only celebrates the victory over the French. However Americans celebrate freedom from the Britain on the 4th of July. Parades are held in big cities to show off floats and marching bands. It is also celebrated by having barbecues and lighting up fireworks, with close friends and family. Halloween is another celebration that differs in the Mexican culture and American culture. For Mexicans it is also known as Day of the Dead and celebrated on November 1st. The dead are brought back to life to celebrate with their loved ones. Skeletons and skulls are seen everywhere representing the beauty of life. Yet Halloween for Americans, is celebrated on October 31st. Although it is not an official holiday, it is still significant to children. Children wear costumes whether they are scary or funny and they knock on neighborhood doors and yell “trick or
For instance, Mexico only offers private schools and public schools. Divided into elementary school which is first to sixth grade, then junior high school. Junior high is grades seven to nine, and high school is grades ten to twelve. Whereas, America offers public, charter, and private schools. Home schooling is another type of schooling. First through fifth grade is elementary. Sixth through eight is middle school. Then high school is grades ninth to twelve. Another example Mexican and American differ in education is the grading scale. Number system is used in Mexico instead of the letter system. Ten being the best, six barely passing. Five meaning you failed the course. Yet in America, the letter system is used. A meaning a successful pass, D being a poorly pass. F meaning the course was