What Defines “My

Culture”?

By: Mia Luschini

Ethnicity

German

Italian

Polish

Hometown

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania• Way of life• Food

• American, Mexican, Italian, Chinese

• Language• Pittsburghese

• You guys – yinz• Out – aht• There’s – Dere’s

Family• Religion – Catholic• Memories• Traditions• Rules• Values

• Work• Family

Traditions

• Family traditions• Holidays, foods, special occasions