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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Personal keepsakes from members in USA

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

I love playing the piano
Activity

I love playing the piano

I love playing piano and composing music. I spend most of my free time (if not learning Japanese) playing and learning new techniques.

Shared by revali
My cross necklace
Faith

My cross necklace

My cross necklace is very special to me, I am a Christian, and my cross reminds me everday that no matter what, God is always with me♥️

Shared by Pandagirl27
Student art
Everyday life

Student art

One of my students will live little drawings of me on my desk! Her is the most recent! She wants to be an animator when she graduates.

Shared by ArtieMoose
Contra Dancing
Activity

Contra Dancing

My husband and I got Contra Dancing, which is similar to Square Dancing except it is in long lines in stead of squares. We love it.

Shared by USSuz
Activity

Dancing Salsa

Fun and emotional dancing style from my country that usually you learn when you're little and is at every party besides rum and cigsrs

Shared by IheartKorea
Collecting things!
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Collecting things!

I love to collect all sorts of items like keychains, pins, figures, plushies, and stickers! Can never have too many trinkets :3 kinda

Shared by cybervoid
Halloween
Event

Halloween

We dress up in costumes! Little kids go house to house in neighborhoods to receive candy. Older kids and adults usually have parties!

Shared by sp1deydee
Flower walks
Activity

Flower walks

My friends and I like to go on walks and take pictures of the flowers and fauna we find pretty and then exchange those photos later on

Shared by Luluuu05
Living in a rural area
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Living in a rural area

I’ve always lived in a rural area. My family is very fond of horses and has implemented horse back riding into the family for decades.

Shared by tluvsyou
Snacks and food pictures
Activity

Snacks and food pictures

Just some pictures taken from places I often go to. Not sure why I take pictures of my sacks and meals but they are usually delicious

Shared by GooodVibess
Classical Music
Everyday life

Classical Music

I enjoy listening to classical music, old and new. We have a world class orchestra in our city and very good classical radio stations.

Shared by Mom2goldens
Burning incense/ candles
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Burning incense/ candles

Burning incense- to cleanse the area/self, to speak to deities, meditation Color candles- for luck, money, happiness, connect to god

Shared by UnicornSouls
Boiled peanuts
Activity

Boiled peanuts

When we go camping we like to have boiled peanuts as a snack. If we have a long trip planned, we make them at the site over the fire!

Shared by Buupiduu
I enjoy Photography
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I enjoy Photography

I’m not a photographer but I love to take pictures. Specifically sunsets and nature! The selected photos were taken in the town I live

Shared by BigFerret99
Rose Garden
Activity

Rose Garden

I am currently expanding my collection of rose bushes. I have pink, yellow, light purple, purple and a dark red with a yellow stripe.

Shared by Meteorologist
Crochet
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Crochet

My crochet projects are very special to me because it gives me time to shut off my brain and do something repetitive for like 6 hours.

Shared by DaeJa Carter
Going outside when it is raining
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Going outside when it is raining

When it rains I like to go outside because I feel very happy being in the rain. It is something that puts me in a good mood instantly.

Shared by not u
The Great Fredrick Fair
Event

The Great Fredrick Fair

The fair has all sorts of animals, great food, and shops. I love to get crab cake sandwiches and visit the old-fashioned candy shop.

Shared by Thistle07
Russian matryoshka dolls
Tradition

Russian matryoshka dolls

in russian, matryoshka dolls are spelled “матрёшка.” they are a popular symbol of russian folk art and are valued as cultural icons.

Shared by penworm
Mate 🧉
Tradition

Mate 🧉

Having mate everyday and anytime. Gives me energy, to take me out of my zombie mode and I can share it with the family. It’s a ritual

Shared by M3r3il8
LDS Temple
Faith

LDS Temple

Members of my church visit the Temple as often as they can. It is a place to make covenents to God and a time for personal worship.

Shared by Lulu83
Morning Commute
Place

Morning Commute

This is the morning commute for some of us in the city that still go to work. One of the amazing mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

Shared by rozesntea
Holiday Visit
Place

Holiday Visit

A zen garden I visited when I went to Hawaii. I just love fish, especially pretty ones like these! I hope to have one in the future.

Shared by Kagi
i love playing instruments
Activity

i love playing instruments

I love playing instruments, specifically piano and saxophone. I am learning sax in school and piano is something I do on my own time.

Shared by Faith08
Dharma Wheel necklace
Everyday life

Dharma Wheel necklace

The Dharma Wheel necklace has been in my family for a few decades and has passed on to me as a sign of our protection from bad karma.

Shared by Bryce1950s
Mackinaw Bridge
Place

Mackinaw Bridge

This is the Mackinaw Bridge which is a 5-mile long suspension bridge connecting the State of Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas.

Shared by Wings77
Kpop Concerts
Activity

Kpop Concerts

I love going to kpop concerts! I’ve seen TXT, Twice, p1harmony and Seventeen so far. I look forward for more concerts in the future!

Shared by giselh
German Heritage Center
Tradition

German Heritage Center

It’s a community event where much of my family and other german people can come together in michigan to celebrate holidays together!

Shared by maxdead

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