Culture+Memories

Cultural Memories

Who am I? A son, a student, a brother, a Catholic, a teacher in progress, a Packers/Tar Heel fan What is my cultural background? My background is German

What family traditions regarding play have been passed down? My mom and dad's side have been athletic and my sisters and I have had success playing sports in high school and college.

What family Christmas traditions have been passed down from one generation to the next? Going to Christmas Eve service with family, opening presents on Christas Eve, waking up to Saint Nick's arrival on Christmas Day. On Christmas Day we drive down to my Grandpa and Grandma Eichenberger's in Bancroft, Iowa and have a big feast with cousins, aunts and uncles. After we eat we play games and open presents.

What family traditions have been about the high school years….... I tried to have the same numbers my dad and uncles had for athletics.

What family traditions have been passed down from one generation to the next in the are of marriage and family? Treating others with respect and marrying the one you love till death does you apart. Marrying the opposite gender that you can fill your other half.

What other unique family traditions have been passed down? Every Thanksgiving and 4th of July we strictly go to Des Moines to visit my mom's side (Menke's) since we do not get to see them as much as my dad's side. It's the best times of our lives when we all get together. It's a tradition we have had since my grandma passed away.