Linda Mc P. Modenbach Eng 1113-353 19 February 2004 Mom's Chicken Enchiladas Traditions are customs or beliefs handed down through a family and sometimes created without even realizing it. The routines or foods shared when we come together are repeated and become a part of who we are. A detail made clear, a few weeks ago, as my daughters and I shopped for groceries the day before our Super Bowl gathering. As we grabbed chips, dips, sodas, …showed first 75 words of 553 total…

…showed last 75 words of 553 total…ur cream. We eat 'Mom's Chicken Enchiladas' at all our special gatherings or events, and everyone loves them. Friends and family enjoy the distinctive taste, and they provide an added tradition to our classic meal of barbecue chicken, baked beans, and potato salad. Our traditions help us define our identities and strengthen our sense of family belonging. Hopefully, my small contribution will establish a tradition that my children will carry down to their own families.