What cultural traditions have you kept--or lost?

Most Americans have ethnic and cultural roots outside of the U.S. We're asking people to share some of these traditions that are still important to them. We're looking for stories, recipes, songs, and pictures. We'll include these stories in our coverage and put some on the air.

What traditions are important to you? What traditions did you or your family leave behind?

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First Name *

Last Name *

Postal Code *

E-mail *

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Were you born in the United States?

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What is your immigration story? We'd like to know when you or your ancestors came to the United States and where they came from.

Tell us your story about the place or culture you identify with in addition to being American.

What cultural traditions are most important to you? You can share recipes, family traditions, a favorite song, or anything that's part of your cultural identity.

If you or your ancestors spoke a language other than English what was/is it?

Do you speak this language? Do you have a favorite word or expression from this language?

What attitudes or traditions have you lost over time? Tell us how this happened and how you feel about it.

If you have an original photo of yourself, or a photo that illustrates your cultural traditions, please upload it here. (No larger than 1MB, please!)

What is your gender?

In what year were you born?

May we publish your insights and attribute them to you? (Your comments may be edited for length or clarity.)

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