Then there are certain holidays and ceremonies that Mexicans participate in that other ethnic groups do not. An example of a ceremony (my favorite) is the quinceanera. This is a coming of age ceremony that occurs when a teenager (usually female) turns 15 years old. This is usually a big elaborate event, much like a wedding without the groom (the reason why it's my favorite). Holidays include Dia De la Muerte (Day of the Dead) which is close to the U.S.'s Halloween. There is also Cinco De Mayo, which is a celebration of a battle Mexico won against France. In the U.S. this holiday has actually turned into a day that other ethnic groups, including Whites, celebrate Mexican culture. Particularly so in area with a high Mexican population (areas of the North- and Southwest). Other holidays may be celebrated in both Mexico and the U.S. but have different dates, such as Mother's Day (May 10th in Mexico). As far as religion goes the majority of Mexicans are Catholic.
             Social class as a majority of the Mexican race is not very high in the U.S, though there is a growing number of Mexicans in the middle class, economically. However, Mexicans are looked down upon by many. This leads me to the second topic: attitudes of Whites and Mexicans.
             Like other ethnic groups that have immigrated to the U.S. Mexicans have not been welcomed with open arms. On the contrary, there has been opposition from the majority from the very beginning with laws trying to reduce immigration, or laws to allow some Mexican migration so that farm owners could exploit them (braceros). Much of the opposition comes from assumptions and stereotypes of Mexican immigrants. Some assumptions are that Mexican immigrants are taking jobs away from American citizens, but not many are actually willing to bend over to cut asparagus, work in the hop fields, or in apple and cherry orchards. If any White American wants any of those jobs I am sure they woul...