There are approximately 7 billion people in the world; each of us is different in our own way. Everyone has had different life experiences, some good and some bad. This world is full of cultures that are not the same. Being Mexican-American made me who I am today because I come from a different culture. I know both my languages, English and Spanish. It also built my character. I know both Mexican culture and regular American culture. These two cultures are not similar. Mexicans celebrate different holidays. In American culture, the 4th of July is celebrated on the occasion of the Declaration of Independence. But in Mexican culture we also celebrate Independence Day, but on September 16, because we won the war against the Spanish. Furthermore, in American culture we celebrate the holiday that all children love, Halloween on October 31st. Halloween is a day to trick or treat and have fun. In Mexico, “El Día De Los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 1st. The Day of the Dead is a day when we remember all the people who have died and that the holiday is in their honor. Mexicans also celebrate “El Día De Los Reyes Magos” also known as “The Day of the Three Wise Men”. This day is celebrated for the day when the three wise men each brought a gift to the son of the Virgin Mary. Columbus Day is a holiday celebrated in both American and Mexican cultures. But holidays aside, Mexican food is different from the American food you see every day. From pozole, to tacos, to quesadillas and many other foods, the cultures are not the same. Being Mexican-American means I can speak both English and Spanish. This is something that is great to have with you, to be able to read and write the Spanish language fluently. English is also a language I can read and write because I was born here and raised with people who speak that language around me. If there was someone who didn't understand the English language or the Spanish language, I would be able to translate for him or her so they could understand.