My Mexican Heritage

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My Mexican Heritage Did you know the Aztecs and Mayans temples rival the egyptians pyramids in architecture. My Mexican heritage doesn't affect me a lot but there are still some connections to my daily life. A huge effect is special foods that we eat on special occasions.Religion affects me too on my dad's side of the family they are catholic.My mom's side are christian so both sides of my family want me to be in there religion so I don’t follow to eather.

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