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 enjoy concerts
Everyday life

I enjoy concerts

Concerts are something I truly enjoy and get from my parents who have taken me to majority of the concerts I have been to.

Shared by L33145
Houston Zoo Lights
Event

Houston Zoo Lights

Christmas zoo lights event :) there are several areas, chocolate is served, and marshmallows can be toasted in a campfire.

Shared by MangoMoch1
My pet cat called Yuna
Everyday life

My pet cat called Yuna

This rambunctious girl is Yuna. She’s 2.5 years old, likes to crawl on my car and can be mischievous but she’s very sweet.

Shared by Patorishia
Camping during summer
Activity

Camping during summer

I go camping every summer with my family for a week! We sleep in a tent and do activities like swim, fish, hike, and read.

Shared by Balowa
Spending time with my pets
Activity

Spending time with my pets

My pets are practically my babies so I love spending time with them, even if I’m just reading while they’re laying with me

Shared by Lunabean22
Being Ethiopian american
Tradition

Being Ethiopian american

drink coffee, talk, light incents, wear traditional clothes, traditional dances. attend events the whole community is at.

Shared by eyu94
Beautiful beaches
Place

Beautiful beaches

The beach is a beautiful place I love going to the beach. for some reason it really calms my anxiety it keeps me grounded.

Shared by krabypattie
Fourth of July
Tradition

Fourth of July

We have fun and see our families while popping fireworks and enjoying the night. The fireworks are colorful and beautiful.

Shared by mackazeeny05
Music Culture
Activity

Music Culture

I love punk, riot grrrl, trash metal, numetal, and I enjoy going to shows, here are some pictures of shows I’ve been too:)

Shared by PlushBlood
Water Lilies
Activity

Water Lilies

My favorite place to kayak has great scenic variety. One of which is the blanket of water lilies at the top of the summer.

Shared by Zhulie1
Recommended book series
Everyday life

Recommended book series

This is the book series that I was talking about. I would recommend this book series as well as the Disney Villain series.

Shared by PrincessDarise
Sunny Florida
Event

Sunny Florida

Here in Florida it’s always sunny and bright, and weather can change with a snap of a feather. I love when it rains thoooo

Shared by Frog Poet
Sundown Photography
Activity

Sundown Photography

Every night I set an alarm for the time of the sunset, and I go outside to take pictures of the beautiful Arizona sunset!

Shared by presangel
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Place

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

This is a beautiful park with a theatre in the middle where plays, including Shakespeare ones, are performed year-round.

Shared by Hh12
Collecting books
Activity

Collecting books

I love collecting books! I want a home library one day. I’m open to all genres! A nice book cover will always pull me in.

Shared by Reya24
my first concert!
Event

my first concert!

my very first concert, twenty one pilots. i went with my little sister and my parents. truly a one of a kind experience!!

Shared by halltell
Fourth of July Fireworks
Tradition

Fourth of July Fireworks

We celebrate our independence every fourth of July! My favorite part are the fireworks, especially if they are by a lake!

Shared by gaielinaa
Beetlejuice Party
Event

Beetlejuice Party

Epic Halloween party every year. This was in 2020 but I think it’s time for a new one cause the new movie is coming out.

Shared by Alextra
Concert with family
Activity

Concert with family

Enjoying family time at a concert together. Watching a rock band play their last tour after many years playing together.

Shared by Maggiemay
making paper stars!
Everyday life

making paper stars!

i love to make paper stars! you just take thin strips of paper, fold them into a hexagon, and then puff them up and boom!

Shared by dh1tzy
My own little twilight
Place

My own little twilight

I love to find things on my solo hikes and walks in the woods, these are pictures I have taken in prairie paths near me.

Shared by Nixan
Life at ucla
Place

Life at ucla

My fav things to do on campus is to hang out on the lawn, go to astronomy shows, and decorate my dorm for the holidays :)

Shared by May fern
Lucia Falls
Place

Lucia Falls

Visiting Lucia Falls, one minute you’re in Vancouver, and the next you’re transported to an outdoor waterfall wonderland.

Shared by Espritdecorps86
My cat
Everyday life

My cat

My pet cat is a keep sake because she is absolutely stunning and is morbidly obese but that just makes her even more sexy

Shared by Goth.Dino
Tennessee vacation
Place

Tennessee vacation

Tennessee vacation 2020. Took these during our pit stop in Tennessee on the way home from Myrtle beach in South Carolina!

Shared by Artsy_Crafter

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