4th of July (Independence day)
"A federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776."
Shared by darker_sunrise
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.
4,770 keepsakes from USA (1,387 traditions and culture, 3,383 personal) · page 104 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
"A federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776."
Shared by darker_sunrise
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 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
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
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 USSuzFun 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
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
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
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
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
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- to cleanse the area/self, to speak to deities, meditation Color candles- for luck, money, happiness, connect to god
Shared by UnicornSouls
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’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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Winters are very cold here so we need many indoor hobbies. One of mine is drawing, I only draw animals, I’m not very good at people.
Shared by PenpalFawn
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
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, specifically piano and saxophone. I am learning sax in school and piano is something I do on my own time.
Shared by Faith08
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
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
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
It’s a community event where much of my family and other german people can come together in michigan to celebrate holidays together!
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