Between 1892 and 1924 about 16 million immigrants passed through the processing center at Ellis Island. Some of the immigrants that came through Ellis Island became famous. Go to the History Channel Exhibit on Ellis Island . Fill in the chart below. Click on the link to go to Page 2.
Culture is the customs, beliefs, arts, and traditions of a group of people.
It includes their foods, holidays, language, games, clothing and music. In a mosaic, we see and recognize the uniqueness of each colored piece of tile or glass even while the many small pieces work together to make a whole. Now we will explore the richness of immigrant culture and some of the contributions immigrants have made to American culture. Every country and culture has its own holidays and celebrations. Go to the Multicultural Calendar .