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.

Butterfly Sanctuary
Place

Butterfly Sanctuary

There are lots of endangered butterfly species kept here! It's absolutely beautiful and you can check out a bunch of different kinds

Shared by Zarkyr
Going Boating
Activity

Going Boating

Going boating every summer with my family. We go tubing and fishing. It’s so pretty on the water! (A lake not an ocean sadly ahahah)

Shared by Baylee
Pawpaws Recipes
Tradition

Pawpaws Recipes

Any day I need a boost of motivation I make one of my Pawpaws recipes; bringing me peace and happiness allowing me to feel at home.

Shared by Chairity Rene Millard
Going to a concert
Event

Going to a concert

I went with my mom to a Lindsey Stirling concert. It was very fun with many songs performed and a very good opener and a great set.

Shared by Sammer123
Color wars
Event

Color wars

Each graduating class has different paint colors, you have to get your color on other classes. Whoever’s paint is most visible wins.

Shared by SonnyShine
Great Grandmother Mary
Family life

Great Grandmother Mary

This is a picture of my great grandmother's who came from Hungary with her family. She was the best grandmother, I miss her dearly.

Shared by AndiBanana
my desk!
Place

my desk!

my desk where i work! lots of pens and paint and posters and figures and everything i need. my ita bags are here too, theyre cute :)

Shared by HAL_H
My diploma
Everyday life

My diploma

I was the first generation in my family to graduate high school and though I plan to achieve greater things, we all start somewhere.

Shared by Elena-belle
Smashing Pumpkins concert
Event

Smashing Pumpkins concert

My parents and I went to a Smashing Pumpkins concert. It was really special for me because they are one of my favorite bands ever!!

Shared by shayshay_5
Biking In Savannah, GA
Activity

Biking In Savannah, GA

My partner and I biking in Savannah, GA for my 21st birthday weekend. We had the best time enjoying the food, drinks, and laughter.

Shared by GardeningGirly99
UCLA - University California
Place

UCLA - University California

I went to UCLA which is a university in california on a class trip :) it’s very nice there and a school I’m interested in going too!

Shared by Qwupti
My tiny companion
Activity

My tiny companion

I go hiking in the forest that I live in with my tiny shetland pony. She carries a small pack with water and snacks for both of us.

Shared by Florida
A vibrant Country
Tradition

A vibrant Country

This is my culture, who I am From beautiful dances and bright colors to powerful protest to forever fight to keep our rights.

Shared by MimiisfromMars
Cottage Core Living
Everyday life

Cottage Core Living

I love cottage core, because to me it represents slowing down, living day to day, and appreciating and enjoying the little things.

Shared by Rikki94
Road trips
Activity

Road trips

Long road trips to visit places or people! My family takes these a lot whether for vacation or seeing my family who lives far away.

Shared by Oasisren
High School Band Things
Event

High School Band Things

My friends mean a lot to me and because we’re in band we spend A LOT of time together. My best memories are whenever I’m with them.

Shared by Wiff
Days at the Lake
Activity

Days at the Lake

my family always goes to the lake in the summer! we own a boat and take some family members out to go tubing or even just a ride :)

Shared by hitnwon
Concerts
Event

Concerts

I love concerts so much!! I've been to ciggarettes after sx, Peter Mcpoland, and Zach Bryan. I am seeing Tyler the Creator in July!

Shared by dev67
Watching Northern Lights
Everyday life

Watching Northern Lights

This doesn’t happen a lot but I got to see the northern lights from the small town I live in and I took some pictures on my phone.

Shared by Maddies0306
Chinese New Year
Tradition

Chinese New Year

We celebrate the new year between January 21 and February 20. We eat food, socialize and do different activities. it’s really fun!!

Shared by ilovecaneswhat
card making
Activity

card making

i've been making handmade cards for as long as i remember. i've made them for many occasions and they are very special to me :)

Shared by jlv333
Farm show Fair
Event

Farm show Fair

It's a farm show that happens in my home town every year. All the entries are from people who have hobbies surrounding agriculture.

Shared by WhichOnesPink
Zzz Nap time !
Activity

Zzz Nap time !

Zzzzz so eeepuy womp womp ! Js had a long day D: I made fluffy pancakes earlier today tho ! We’re very tasty :D now I shall zzzz :{

Shared by orchiiidz
Bird watching
Activity

Bird watching

I love watching birds and recently stumbled across this feeder! Now when I wake up every morning I can be greeted by my wild birds.

Shared by Ladymae111
LA Galaxy Soccer
Event

LA Galaxy Soccer

I am very passionate in supporting and expanding the game of soccer in Los Angeles. Love to attend LA Galaxy games in Los Angeles.

Shared by jozy
Urban Exploration
Activity

Urban Exploration

I enjoy visiting places that are abandoned or forgotten. Old buildings that have been forgotten can be very pretty and interesting!

Shared by Tsumi
Walking, my quiet time
Activity

Walking, my quiet time

Walking is my quiet time. I often listen to an audiobook while taking in fresh air. I wish I could take someone along occasionally.

Shared by Nat Yue
Keeping a journal
Activity

Keeping a journal

Some of my friends keep a journal to record their own ideas and share a part of their individuality in a form of ideal expression.

Shared by Macabre_Penpal

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