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.

Broadway Show !
Event

Broadway Show !

People attend Broadway musical shows as a form of entertainment, and a few friends and I enjoy seeing them every once in a while!

Shared by pillowyfrog
Live concerts
Activity

Live concerts

Going to live concerts for bands I love to listen to and getting to scream my favorite lyrics is one of my favorite things to do.

Shared by dinoktcf
Vinny my dog
Activity

Vinny my dog

Returning to my apartment after shopping with my dog. He loves toys, believes in Santa Claus, and loves Barbara Streisand music.

Shared by clockwork brain
About my cat
Everyday life

About my cat

She’s cute and likes to do back flips. I’ve had her since she was a baby. She also likes cardboard boxes. That is all thank you.

Shared by MuruB
My fur friends
Event

My fur friends

Waiting for bedtime..they always get ready first. Sunni the puppy always wants closer to me but Rascal beats her most nights.

Shared by Tats83
local coffee shop
Place

local coffee shop

we have a small coffee shop in the area. it has a 1960 theme and it's my favorite place to go with my brother and close friends.

Shared by Kurei
Christmas exchange
Tradition

Christmas exchange

Every year me and my friends exchange meaningful gifts. From books, to cookies, to anything that means something to that person.

Shared by hevo1
Doggo
Everyday life

Doggo

My baby, my beloved. He is evil and mean and destroys everything but I can't find it in my heart not to adore this precious boy.

Shared by Eggslushy
Chocolate Trains
Tradition

Chocolate Trains

Since I was a baby my grandparents started a tradition of making chocolate trains out of candy every year around Christmas time.

Shared by BaileyAnderson
Indy 500
Event

Indy 500

The Indianapolis (Indy) 500 is racecar track in Indiana, USA. They have an annual race typically held over Memorial day weekend.

Shared by RoosterRoo98
walk time!!
Activity

walk time!!

every day i walk home from school!! its about a half an hour walk and allows me to unwind after a stressful day of academics.. ️

Shared by beesoreal
Loving my family
Family life

Loving my family

Right now my life only evolved my new grandson. He was a surprise to my daughter but a huge blessing for me!! He's my sunshine!!

Shared by Sandi Lynn
choir trip to busch gardens
Everyday life

choir trip to busch gardens

a silly picture of a few of my friends on a ride at busch gardens and seconds before they ran off to go find somewhere to eat :3

Shared by roanie
Tagging along on business trips
Tradition

Tagging along on business trips

My Mom and Aunt have frequent business trips and me and my sister join them and hang out at the hotel and the surrounding area.

Shared by Dewey4
Visiting the waterfront
Place

Visiting the waterfront

When the weather is nice we like to head out to the waterfront and walk around all the little shops and restaurants in the area.

Shared by Yanain
Outdoor playground
Place

Outdoor playground

When the weather allows, I take my son to an outdoor playground, where he can meet with other children, play, and make friends.

Shared by euyork
I am a Dressage Rider
Activity

I am a Dressage Rider

I’m an avid Equestrian and ride dressage. Dressage is a German sport originally, but has a healthy following in the US as well.

Shared by RaeMayhem
Sunrise at My Favorite Place
Place

Sunrise at My Favorite Place

I woke up at 3 am just to see the sunrise on one of my favorite hiking trails. This is Hawksbill Craig. The view was worth it...

Shared by stef26
I enjoy Hiking
Activity

I enjoy Hiking

We have this park that has really cool hiking trails and occasionally I’ll go hiking on the trails to look at the cool landscape

Shared by _GG_
Southwest sky
Place

Southwest sky

The skies in the Southwest have a reputation for being some of the most beautiful and astronomy-friendly in the United States.

Shared by BFiles
Earls on the Ave
Place

Earls on the Ave

She is beauty, she is grace! So many people at my school frequently this spot to hang out with friends, dance, and socialize!!

Shared by belly210
Visiting Mexico
Family life

Visiting Mexico

Almost Every year my family and I visit parts of Mexico, just to enjoy every part of it and each year is always something new.

Shared by Mikahh
concert!!
Activity

concert!!

we played a local show at a small music venue!! i sang, my brother played guitar, and our friends play in the rest of the band!

Shared by ladybug217
Underground shows
Activity

Underground shows

Usually part of a metal/rock subgenre (hardcore, punk, screamo), it’s a gathering of people watching local and unknown artists.

Shared by lilypepperjack
River exploring
Activity

River exploring

Travelling down a river on a summer day is the best. There’s so much to do and do much to see whether you row, paddle, or swim.

Shared by lizzyf330

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