I'm An Immigrant

Some members of my family wash and reuse plastic cups and utensils.

Submitted by: Iryna

We like to make crosses out of palms from Palm Sunday. Sometimes we hang them on our car dashboard just to be cool.

Submitted by: John

Get a load of my Italian moms fleur-de-lys, double toilet paper rack. (submitted by Francine)

I guess the Easter Bunny is covering Mary’s shift today. (submitted by Lianne)

My relative wearing “dungarees”- we do not call them jeans.

(Submitted by : Anonymous)

My immigrant family loves to publicize our religious beliefs in our front yard.

Submitted by Anthony

My Italian parents liked to dress me up for St. Patrick’s. They also liked to give me the haircut of a little boy. (Submitted by Elena).

Still at my aunt’s house. That’s not just any old crucifix hanging over her front door. Oh no, Jesus is right there on it too! (submitted by Sherri)

These are found at most of my relatives’ homes. 2 in 1 - Candle and container - no need to buy separate candle holders

Submitted by: Bernice

Plastic flowers! My Italian mom just can’t get enough of fake flowers. (Submitted by Franny)

Cheesy immigrant pride shirts - typically found at ethnic festivals.(My parents bought this for my daughter)

Submitted by - Anthony

One of my Italian mom’s many bouquetts of metal flowers. (Submitted by Franny)

My Greek mom has always kept this random plastic baby doll in her china cabinet.

Submitted by  -Natalie

You might find mistaken this for a urinal in some immigrants’ homes. According to Merriam-Webster  - this bidet is

: a bathroom fixture used especially for bathing the external genitals and the anal region.

Submitted by: Anonymous