Traditions and everyday life in USAFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in USA. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
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In my home region in the southern USA, we have a very unique cooking tradition. Typically, this type of gathering is held after significant events in the community (like a wedding, graduation, anniversary, baptism, etc). But it…
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Delaware is a small northeastern state that was one of the original 13 colonies. As the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, it has a rich history and is home to many historic landmarks. The state is also home to…
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Many of America's most scenic and historic places have been set aside for the use of the public as national parks. "National Parks are spacious land . . . areas essentially in their primeval condition and so outstandingly…
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One of my favorite pieces of local history comes from Hawley, Minnesota, the small town where I grew up.In the 1970s, a man named Robert Asp began building a full-size replica Viking ship in an old potato warehouse right in…
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The Stearns County Parks Department was established in 1974 and currently manages over 3,000 acres of parks and trails. The recreational resources are so diverse, there is indeed something for everyone.Miles and miles of trails!…
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For the past two years my family and I have made a point to go somewhere new every year. It’s cool to say that we’ve hit most of the states along the way and I’ve crossed a bunch off my bucket list. The first year we went to Las…
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Every year in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA, we host the Holiday Folk Fair. This fair is A wonderful celebration of the many nations of People living in and being a part of the Milwaukee community. Each celebrated nation…
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The Charlotte State Fair is held right beside the NASCAR tracks at zMAX Dragway, which makes it feel extra special, like the excitement of racing is still in the air even as you walk in. The whole place lights up with colorful…
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The state of Wisconsin is in the Midwest Region of the United States. While people from other countries hear lots about New York, California, Florida, and Texas, you don't hear much about the Midwest! The Midwest is mainly…
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This is a beautiful tradition. The history of the origin of Thanksgiving is debated, but what it is now is a time to come together as a family or with friends and give thanks for the beautiful things in life. There is usually a…
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No one does Halloween quite like the US. During the Halloween season, you’ll see Jack-o’-Lanterns on almost every front porch. Pumpkin carving, or making Jack-o’-Lanterns, is one of the United States’ absolute favorite Halloween…
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Some thing you need to be United States is our love for sports and not just professional sports. We have a very strong sense of pride in our Alma Motter, both high school and college. This means that nearly the whole school and a…
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In this keepsake, I wanted to tell about an event that happens in my area of Pennsylvania, USA. This event is the great Snow Goose migration. Thousands upon thousands of white snow geese and tundra swans migrate from their…
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Sun Studio is known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’roll”. It is the discovery location of musical legends and genres of the 50’s from B.B. King and Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis; from Blues and Gospel…
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Every fall in the town of Circleville, Ohio, there is the annual Circleville Pumpkin Show. This has been a state tradition for over 119 years. Many people go for just the food alone. Every snack, treat, and drink has pumpkin in…
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The Chincoteague Pony Swim also known as Pony Penning, or Pony Penning Days, is an annual event held in Chincoteague, Virginia on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. The event dates back to the 1800s and features…
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---Growing up and living in San Diego, life is shaped by the ocean, year-round sunshine, and a blend of rich cultures. A ideal weekend morning starts along the coastline, watching the tide roll in at La Jolla Cove or enjoying…
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HBCU (historically black colleges and universities) have great cultural significance to Black Americans. Marching band culture as well is a very integral part of the hbcu experience. I did marching band al 4 years of high school…
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The Swamp Cabbage Festival is a local event that my town, LaBelle, has put on for over 50 years. It is named after the Heart of Palm, which is the inner core vegetable found inside of palm trees. Locals call it Swamp Cabbage, as…
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The Renaissance Fair is probably one of my favorite celebrations in the US. Almost every state has it (or maybe every state does, without "almost") and it usually lasts for about two months. Some Renaissance Fairs try to be as…
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I usually go to Boxi on Fridays when they have a market going on with a bunch of booths that sell everything from clothes, hand-made soaps and jewelry, to different foods, plants, and dog treats. Boxi has various restaurants too…
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Independence Day (colloquial: the Fourth of July; July Fourth; the Fourth) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared…
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I really do not think that this pertains to the US but here goes: When I was 6, we had just opened up all of our Christmas presents. I remember that I was so excited because I got everything that I had asked for. My parents then…
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The National Charity League is a charity organization in which mothers and daughters (aged 12 to 18) volunteer within their community. We are grouped into chapters based on our locations, and we spend these years meeting with our…
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Wicca is my religion. Me and my family don’t worship a god but some Wiccans do. The culture is so diverse, that’s one of the things I like about it. Wicca and Paganism has been around for thousands of years, it even came before…
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In the city I live, our community really values Native plants - which can be described as plants evolved or adapted to our local environment for thousands of years, and are an important part of our local habitats, ecosystems and…
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This is annual event in my city. Since we are a border town to Mexico, there are a lot of traditions that merge. One of these being "Charro Days" were the two cities collaborate as one to celebrate their heritage. It is a…
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For more than half the year the elk are very social. I like to keep some distance because they are calm unless they are annoyed or threatened so I typically stay around 30 feet/10 meters away. Fall is when apples and pears grow…
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The Boston Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile long historic trail that winds through downtown Boston, Massachusetts, highlighting significant sites from the American Revolution and the nation's early history. It’s marked by a red line…
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Every year in April, New York City is just one of the many participating locations that takes part in Pillowfight Day! People go to the bargain shops to buy cheap pillows before heading to the designated spot (mine was Washington…
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