I'm An Immigrant

Apr 12

Some members of my family wash and reuse plastic cups and utensils.
Submitted by: Iryna

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

Submitted by: Iryna

Apr 07

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

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

Apr 06

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

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

Apr 01

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We’re taking a few days off to celebrate Easter, see you Monday!

Mar 31

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

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

Mar 30

My relative wearing “dungarees”- we do not call them jeans.
(Submitted by : Anonymous)

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

(Submitted by : Anonymous)

Mar 25

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

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

Submitted by Anthony

Mar 23

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).

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).

Mar 21

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)

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)

Mar 18

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

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

Mar 16

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

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

Mar 13

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

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

Submitted by - Anthony

Mar 12

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

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

Mar 10

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

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

Submitted by  -Natalie

Mar 07

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

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