If you are folkishly inclined but are of mixed European heritage, how do you choose a flavor of heathenism?

I don't think there are a lot of people (especially in the US) that aren't of mixed heritage. I'm Border Scots/Anglo-Saxon/Indian and went exploring my roots and found that Heathenism is where I belong.

There are four basic branches of Asatru/Heathenism - Universalist (most anything goes and everyone is welcome), Theodish (Anglo-Saxon with beliefs in kingship), Tribalist (most anyone is welcome, a rejection of outside influences in the religion and people are chosen into Kindreds based on how they fit into the group) and Folkish (which ranges from those that feel people should seek out their ethnic religions before Heathenism if they aren't of Northern European/English descent to the extreme that say only straights and whites can apply and women are 2nd citizens).

I and my Kindred are tribalists.

Don't fret what your bloodline is - find what gods are calling you. Most Heathens will tell you: "You're tru if you say you're tru and until your actions prove otherwise."

You would be welcome with the groups I know including the folkish ones.

If you are of portuguese descent maybe you'll find interesting that the portuguese are the oldest celts in Europe (yes, the portuguese are Celts), the area that now is Portugal was populated by the oldest of the european celtic tribes, the Lusitanians and they worshiped ONE god, which is extraordinary in those times of multiple gods.

His name was Endovelico and to this day in Portugal there are many traditions and customs related to this celtic god.

By the way, what gradually ended the celtic rituals were the Romans that by the 4th century AD had has official religion of the empire Christianism. So Portugal's christian for 1700 years... But as I said, there are hundreds of pagan rituals mixed with christian ones.

Some work with different pantheons, if they cannot decide on one. They don't mix them up during rituals or anything, but might call on Celtic gods one time, and then the next use Egytian ones. You may want to try that, if no one group stands out to you.

the pagan Romans and Celts overran the Portuguese first, so many of their religions were intertwined. So you may find the Roman gods interesting, as well.

I'm with Frau Hunter on this. Go with the Gods that call to you. You may be surprised with what you find.

One of my closest Hellenic Polytheist acquaintances is of Irish/Scottish ancestry (Red hair and Gaelic name included) but found himself drawn to the Greek Gods. Another associate of mine is of that same ancestry and was drawn to the worship of Pele.

If I had been drawn by the Gods of my mother's ancestry, I could have been drawn to the Norse or Celtic Gods. I was instead drawn to the Gods my father's ancstors worshiped.

Keep an open mind, and explore ALL your ancestry. As someone suggested, the Roman Gods might be calling to you......

I'm half Sudaten (basically German), then some Irish, Scottish, and a teeny bit of Native American mixed in there. I was more inclined to Wicca than I was Christianity, but now I'm not really inclined to any. Though Wicca still is utterly fascinating.

Well I am Irish, English, Scottish, German, and Cherokee

I have a soft spot for the Norse Gods and the Greek Gods but other than that not really.

I suggest Buddhism..........you will not be disappointed with it if you take the time to read up on it.....it is not a religion but comes closest to understanding the mind of the Creator and it advises to stay in the religion of your choice ......Albert Einstein thought the same things ...........Everyone who has lived and is alive now wrestles with the same questions in their own way.........As the Beatles once sang .........there will be an answer, let it be, let it be.....

A suggestion: It is like Baskin Robins... pick a flavor of the month but make sure to keep it cool...

Why don't you just go with what feels best. If it makes you a good person, then your on the right track. Don't confuse faith with religion.

My nationality has no bearing on my religious beliefs. I have chosen my beliefs based on where my hearts.