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a place where the previous identities of each immigrant group are melted down to create an integrated, uniform society. ? 2) It does not reflect the features of the diverse multicultural society of the United States. What is the implication of a “pot of stew”? ? the meat and vegetable : different racial and national group ? The spices and the way it is cooked: the same language, the American way of life , the law What are the large ethnic groups from Europe ? ? the AngloSaxons ? the Italians ? the Germans ? the Irish Influence of German –Americans on American Culture ? The celebration of Christmas in the United States, for example, reflects German Christmas customs. German Americans introduced Christmas trees and giftgiving. A German American artist, Thomas Nast, created the traditio