The United States of America is often referred to as a cultural melting pot. America started as a country of immigrants; with each wave of new immigrants entering the country, new cultural practices and traditions were introduced. Though most immigrants assimilated to what was had eventually developed into American culture, a majority of them still tried to continue practicing traditions from their former home countries. As a result, America has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the world. In the present day, American citizens benefit from living in a land of many cultures by being exposed to a number of different types of food, various religions, and a broad array of languages. There are several ways that Europeans and Native
