Traditions and everyday life in USA

Festivals, 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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Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

morning coffee:3
Activity

morning coffee:3

it’s become a habit of mine to always make a coffee (preferably iced) every morning and always opening myself to try new methods or flavors

Shared by juunebuug
Art Escape
Activity

Art Escape

Art is a way for me to express myself and escape. This sketch is something I drew to represent a more personal side and struggle in my life.

Shared by Grizzwalt
Marching Band
Activity

Marching Band

I love marching band. This is my trumpet section and I love them dearly. Marching band is such a special place filled with special memories.

Shared by McMorgan
Mexican Fiesta
Event

Mexican Fiesta

It’s a festival to celebrate Mexican heritage and people, Milwaukee has a very large Hispanic/Latino population especially in the south side!

Shared by Joy101
Vareniki - Ukrainian dumplings
Tradition

Vareniki - Ukrainian dumplings

Stuffed Ukrainian dumplings, usually filled with cottage cheese, mushrooms, potatoes, or cabbage. Can be savory, stuffed with sweet berries.

Shared by Marfrin
Beach glass
Activity

Beach glass

I live by a Great Lake and we have a lot of beaches up here. I love looking for and collecting beach glass. I make crafts and gifts with it!

Shared by RemiCat8
Car shows
Activity

Car shows

Car shows are a big part of the culture around where I live. People put so much time and effort into bringing old cars back into their glory.

Shared by SamWeston
The Grand Canyon
Place

The Grand Canyon

Arizona is home of one of the most incredible world wonders, the Grand Canyon. People come from all over the world to visit the Grand Canyon.

Shared by Trueborn
Disney On Ice
Everyday life

Disney On Ice

Every year I take my daughter and her friends to watch this show. It has been a great yearly event and I recommend seeing it any time you can

Shared by MamaWolfKitty79
houseplants !!
Activity

houseplants !!

A thing I like to do is collect and take care of houseplants ! I find it very relaxing and i’m sure many people could relate to this hobby :)

Shared by spookycat22
Homestead Farming
Tradition

Homestead Farming

Homestead farming on property getting ready for a great bloom and sweet fruit n buds popping up showing promises n glory of a wonderful year.

Shared by Gardener4lifes
mountain streams
Everyday life

mountain streams

My family likes traveling to the mountains where we stop at little mountain streams and just walk around. We do this once every six months :)

Shared by ladymatchacookie
Farm Stands
Activity

Farm Stands

I live in a small agricultural town. A lot of the people here get their produce, eggs, honey, and jarred goods at local outdoor farm stands.

Shared by bunny97
Clams and pancakes
Tradition

Clams and pancakes

After a clam tide (only allowed to dig clams limited time of year) growing up, my dad would make fried razor clams and pancakes for dinner!

Shared by ellie_goat
Fishing Trip
Activity

Fishing Trip

All of my friends bring snacks, drinks, entertainment, and go to the lake to fish… ironically fishing is what we end up doing the least of.

Shared by sjvillas
Christian retreat
Faith

Christian retreat

This is me and my college ministry group at a three day retreat in Albany New York! It was so fun I cannot wait for school to start back up

Shared by Jesuslover777
GO BILLS
Event

GO BILLS

Bills football is life. Our family enjoys going to as many games as possible. Great family friendly stadium. Bills fans are amazing GO BILLS

Shared by Witchywoman169
skate world
Place

skate world

this is a roller rink that has been around since my mom was little. i love taking friends and new ones here. its still so old school and fun

Shared by butterbel
The Beach
Place

The Beach

The beach looks so pretty in the summer and fall! I love going there and seeing the ocean! The water is very cold but it is still very nice!

Shared by AmeliaLovesWriting22
Raising kittens
Event

Raising kittens

Raising kittens can be fun but getting a female cat to the vet to be fixed before it becomes pregnant when it loves playing outside is hard

Shared by Anne Billings
Walks around the neighborhood
Activity

Walks around the neighborhood

I like to take my dog for a walk and find little bug friends. We found betsy the beetle last week and a while ago we found lily the ladybug.

Shared by Katelov
Haskell Powwow
Event

Haskell Powwow

an indigenous peoples gathering with dancing, singing, food, and vendors, held at the Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas

Shared by strwbz
Walk of Shame
Everyday life

Walk of Shame

Doing the walk of shame in the beautiful city of San Francisco. The day prior, I was visiting my friend and we had fun time gallivanting.

Shared by juniebe
I love my friends
Everyday life

I love my friends

i love my friends- they make me who i am. i wouldn’t be the person i am today without them. i enjoy shopping and just hanging out with them

Shared by Jaybelle03130
A Day in the Park
Family life

A Day in the Park

My roommate, my dog, my niece and I goofing around at a large park we like to visit. There is a zoo, many play areas for kids and a train.

Shared by clockwork brain

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