What is the favorite part of your heritage?

Irish-American here. We never got too worked up about it.

Does not really matter to me,mom got devorced three times. Kind of really takes out the whole respect for youre last name even.

The food! Great German food! Breads, sausage, pastries, jam, you name it. My Grandmother was an amazing cook who loved to share her goodies with others.

I am German. MDS sounds like you have no pride or reason left to live. I have a coworker that is a mutt. have a nice day

My mothers family were all here very early some to be in the Rev. War. To intermix with the Indians, to be early settlers to Tenn. and Ky. My fathers family from Czech. were here for the great Chicago Fire. Another branch of the family drove ox teams along the Oregon Trial in to Wy. and Mt. The life seems so exciting but I am sure it was a hard life. I loved the Czech cooking in our family. Dumplings, Kolaches and all that went with it. At one time I thought the gravey from the roast goose was wonderful. Now that I know how it was just the fat from the goose. No way!

Ahh...the food...mostly German, but I do enjoy all the ethnic foods from other countries. BIG family celebrations ranging from holidays to family reunions and weddings(with shots at the door and a polka band)

Absolutely the food. The REAL version of Mexican food, not the Taco Bell version. Home made tamales wrapped in corn husks, tacos made with chorizo and beef and radishes, fried rice and beans, corn tortillas, etc, etc...

Another thing would be the Religion, mainly Catholic, (even though I am a Deist), and the way it is practiced. Nothing like those little mini churches setup in the adobe houses of the Hispanic population. My Hispanic grandma used to have a little mini church setup herself with 10 million candles and a statue of the Virgin Mary in the center.

It's fun to try food from all cultures. Just reading these posts makes my mouth water. I love German, Italian, Czech, Mexican, Chinese and all other foods. Actually, we're all eating the same dishes, but we each fix it a little differently. Holiday food is the best, and you can eat with no guilt just because it is the holidays. My favorite foods are on Thanksgiving Day (and definitely the leftovers). My best food memories are the game shot by family members--ducks, squirrels, pheasants, rabbits, frog legs, and fish. Thank God for a mother who knew how to prepare all of it.

To German Heritage,so U are German, what gave that hint away. Thanks for setting me straight. I guess U know me better then I do. Just love stuff that come out of peoples mouths. We all have are own stores. I decided to make my own path with no help from anyone else,and Im doing just fine. Married 3 years and my wife and me love India food.

About the Hispanic people I have noted they like chinese food. But I do not see them in the local Mexican food restaurant, like Taco Bell or El Matador.
What is the difference in the food in the above places and that prepared in a restaurant ran by a Hispanic person.
I have been fearful of eating the real Mexican food, that he may be too spicy for me. It would be wonderful to be able to try some of the real food and not that of a chain restaurant The other place I would like to eat at would be the Bohemian Cafe in Omaha.
The old style Czech food was not very healthy lots of fat was in the food.
I am sure a person could adapt the making of the food to make it more healthful. I love the poppy seed in any thing. Pork roast, dumplings and krut all oven baked together is a real treat.

To Proud: What's the difference between Authentic Mexican and Taco Bell? Simple... authentic Mexican food is actually LESS spicy. If anything, it is a bit more bland then what you would be used to. I guarantee if you ate 2 tacos from Taco Bell, Taco John's, El Matador, etc, you would more then likely need some Pepcid AC afterwards to thwart the heartburn, but if you ate a couple of tacos from the taco truck drenched in authentic Mexican hot sauce, You'd have no repercussions what so ever. Like the taco truck by Corner Stop for instance, their tacos are merely nothing more then pieces of steak, some fresh cilanto, and a couple of thinly sliced radishes placed between 2 soft corn tortillas, with a chunk of lime to squeeze on it. A burrito is beans, rice, and meat, that's it. I think the reason alot of Hispanics like Chinese is because of the rice and big chunks of meat. Very similar to Mexican food, but with more flavor and spice.

The food is my favorite part of my heritage. I love trying new things all the time though.

Holiday traditions are always a great way to celebrate your heritage and share it with others.

The favorite part of my German heritage was the pride and purpose they had in learning the new language quickly and to assemilate into the populus quickly. They required the children to attend school to get an education in order thaey they can have a better life than their parents. While the parents worked hard both in town and on the farm in order to make a living. I am proud that they were too proud to accept government assistance when things were tough. My most favorite thing was that they uderstood that they alone were responsible for their family and them selves.

I am truly a czech/german person, but am concerned about the handing down of food preparation. It is a dying trend of making kolaches, dumplings, strudel, etc. The younger generation just does not make this good stuff and in time our czech/german food will go down the tubes. My kids know how to make it but it seems to be a dying trend.

I agree with German Heritage, to many people get help in every way that makes them that much more lazy these days and also why so many people lost things they owned, look how easy it is to get money that they cant pay back! Blam the people, blam the banks....Sorry got off subject!!!!!

If you want the best authentic Mexican food in this part of Nebraska - visit the Burrito King in either Madison or Schuyler - they're fantastic and the price is reasonable too.

RUNZA !

Since I am a descendant of authentic German stock I am naturally inclined to be more proud of my heritage than most people. I am the proud owner of a BMW, arguably the most prestigious automobile ever created. I hope no one takes this the wrong way but BMW owners are considered to be more intelligent than the common public and therefore are more concerned about global issues .This is why my associates and I refuse to wax our vehicles with products that originate from the rain forests. I thrive on German food that is prepared the way it was intended in the Mother country. I have a very selective palate that is repulsed when subjected to inferior Bavarian Cuisine and a less than tolerable ambience. This heightened awareness also manifests itself in my extraordinary sense of fashion. My comments may seem condescending and filled with arrogance; however, they are justified because of my superior heritage. Guten Tag!

I don't think the question posed was supposed to be just about food, but since that has become the focus...

I married an Italian, I LOVE his family traditions, especially the cavatellis we make at Christmas and Easter. They take two days to make, look like boiled slugs when done, and destroy my kitchen in the process, but they are delicious! I think it must be all the love and family together time that makes them so special, and that we only get them twice a year. Whatever it is, I'm glad I get to be part of it!

I also come from a proud Hispanic family and my Grandparents made something of themselves. They also instilled values into their children. They learned values, respect for others, and learned how to be Good Americans. They didn't break laws or bring gang activity to there local area. I even had an uncle who died in WW2 and one who guarded on of the Presidents who also qualified for the Olympics.

I grew up in a Polish family. I am so sorry that I didn't keep up the Polish language. The Polish weddings, the Polish music, the Polish food, does it get any better! We have to love it!

I am DANISH!! My fathers side is all very Danish. Every Christmas my grandmother would make these things called peppernuts (lots and lots of molasses.) My mom, sister and I tried to make them one year- just not the same. Does anyone know what Aebleskiver is? I know I spelled it wrong- They are like little pancakes shaped like golf balls. YMMMMMM! Great with sugar or honey. All I can say is this stuff they make now- my Danish grandmothers would be turning in their graves. I love being DANISH!!! We are awesome!

I guess another aspect would be the music. The older Latino style music was awesome because a wide range of instruments were used, and the singers sang with lots of heart.

2 fine examples of what I am talking about, and a couple of personal favorites from my youth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31YruIT6jXs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqYQHk9jtZg

Polka music!!!