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.

Cozy living
Activity

Cozy living

A warm cup of tea, a good book, a soft blanket, candle light, and something baking in the oven. This is how I love to live.

Shared by Strawberrybunny
Nightly drawing
Activity

Nightly drawing

Every night, I’ve been drawing to improve my skill and relieve stress. I really love listening to music while doing this. :]

Shared by sabrina:D
Love visiting bookstores
Everyday life

Love visiting bookstores

Fun to go to the museum, and movies but my favorite are the bookstores you can find. It is so peaceful turning the pages :)

Shared by Violet03
I crochet
Activity

I crochet

One of my sisters saw a crochet pattern for an interesting sweater/shaw and asked if I would make it for her. Wish me luck!

Shared by Mary_Quite_Contrary
African Hair Braiding
Activity

African Hair Braiding

I go to an African braid shop and have my hair braided into a variety of styles. It helps protect my hair and helps it grow.

Shared by Philos
FOOOOOOOD
Everyday life

FOOOOOOOD

Food is extreeeemely important in Appalachian culture, but the people who are making sure you’re feed are the real treat

Shared by coolhillbilly
Chilli Season
Event

Chilli Season

Every year we have a festival for roasting chili peppers. This is at one of our local business roasting the chili's for us.

Shared by Vitiate
Quineneras
Event

Quineneras

When a girl turns 15, we usually have a celebration called a Quincenera. It is to show that she is getting into womanhood.

Shared by Diana Serrano
Summer carnival
Everyday life

Summer carnival

I like to go the annual carnival in the summer it’s very fun and it’s like the epitome of summer. Like summer = carnival!!!

Shared by Sk2112
thrifting is fun
Activity

thrifting is fun

going to the thrift store, garage sale, or a flea market and looking through used items and trinkets to take home with you

Shared by kissyjun3bug
My hobby is making art
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My hobby is making art

I enjoy making art! I’ve always been really big on drawing since I was a little girl and it’s something I’ve come to love!

Shared by Nys
Universal Studios
Place

Universal Studios

Universal Studios the best bc I love films!! HARRY POTTERRR CASTLE what more could u want I also love the minions soooo yea

Shared by Shanttel
Christmas Dinner
Tradition

Christmas Dinner

Every year my dad comes over Christmas eve and stays until the day after Christmas. We play games and talk and eat dinner.

Shared by Lethia
Art Museum
Place

Art Museum

This is the outside of an art museum in the city I live in! There are lots of beautiful pieces here from all over the world

Shared by Toadie1234
I love Cuisine
Activity

I love Cuisine

I love cooking. It’s my way of showing love. I love cooking food from around the world. Indian and Korean are my favorite.

Shared by Chef2024
Chicago Country Club Dances
Event

Chicago Country Club Dances

Country Clubs and golf are very prominent in the Chicago area, and friends usually get together to hold a dance and dinner.

Shared by Ruairi
Dog-mom
Everyday life

Dog-mom

We love our pups and consider them our children. It’s not uncommon to find a married couple with no children and just dogs.

Shared by Licia01
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Place

Palos Verdes Peninsula

This is the Point Vicente Lighthouse. It is only five minuites from my home. I never get tired of this view of the Pacific.

Shared by DanteG
lake walks
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lake walks

every summer and spring night i take walks around the beautiful lake near my house! it’s one of the most relaxing things :)

Shared by ilomilo
My best friend
Everyday life

My best friend

This is my sidekick, my partner in crime, my personal foot warmer. She’s about as sassy as I am, but she’s my best friend.

Shared by Ewebber17
Visiting Disney World
Place

Visiting Disney World

I go to all of the different parks and buy suvineers, I also enjoy seeing the different animals and the plants in the park.

Shared by Abby24
Nubble light house
Everyday life

Nubble light house

I got to visit Nubble light house in York, Maine this summer. It’s one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world!

Shared by Staysalty81
Walking the mall and talking
Activity

Walking the mall and talking

Me and my friends love to walk around malls and stores and look at things we are interested in and/or talk about our days!

Shared by wwombo
Lake Superior
Place

Lake Superior

I've grown up spending time at and swimming in Lake Superior. We have a cabin near it, and we would go on hot summer days.

Shared by Gale Filizetti
My day to day
Everyday life

My day to day

Just my day to day, rather be food, or touching four states at once to just sitting outside here is a little bit about me.

Shared by Josh guitar

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