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.

Field Day
Activity

Field Day

In the States, every school has a field day where different grades play sports and compete. My class won this year!!

Shared by Ruairi
Wyoming Capitol
Place

Wyoming Capitol

I live in Cheyenne, the Capitol of Wyoming. Wyoming became a state July 10, 1890. I have lived here for 50 years.

Shared by Wyomoose
Patzimaro, Mexico
Place

Patzimaro, Mexico

This is the place I was born. It a small ranch very calm as well. The parties in December is what makes it the best!

Shared by Sollll
The Las Vegas Strip
Place

The Las Vegas Strip

When people visit Las Vegas, some of them like to walk the strip or check out the casinos. It is fast moving city.

Shared by Kmax
pride festival
Event

pride festival

All the gay people gather up and party. Its a lot of fun and there are always loads of people there that get to meet

Shared by Lucille Johnson
Architecture Stuffs
Activity

Architecture Stuffs

So I’m an architecture student and I love to sketch and draw so here’s just some of my work :) still learning though

Shared by Beany143
Movie Theater Summer Job
Place

Movie Theater Summer Job

Working at a movie theater during the summer is a fairly common experience for American teenagers and young adults.

Shared by MorganH28
Walking in Nature
Activity

Walking in Nature

I feel freest and least anxious when I am out in nature, even if it's as simple as walking around my neighborhood.

Shared by CyanGaramonde
I love my dogs
Everyday life

I love my dogs

I love my dogs and I care for them a ton :3!!! I only submitted one image of one of my dogs but I have another one!

Shared by Layn
Picnic Point Beach
Place

Picnic Point Beach

One of the first places me and my wife went on a date, where she preposed, and one of my fav beaches in Western WA!

Shared by dumplingss
Astrid, my cat
Everyday life

Astrid, my cat

My adorable cat the most important thing in my life by far, Helped me through so much She is a light in the tunnel

Shared by Curly fries
Nature and soccer
Activity

Nature and soccer

I love to play soccer and go on car rides. I will go somewhere I feel peaceful and relaxed. Away from distractions.

Shared by Wyoming 9
A Drive Past the Lake
Place

A Drive Past the Lake

This is the lake that I love to go to with my friends. The photo shows the side of the lake that I used to row on.

Shared by LanieWilson
Spa day!!
Activity

Spa day!!

i like to pamper myself and reset my life! i love to take baths and get my nails done. i love my skincare routine!!

Shared by kentolvr
Old Ellicott City
Place

Old Ellicott City

This is the my main street that I love to go to with my friends or with my sister in the morning to grab a pastry.

Shared by docky103
Mountains and camping
Activity

Mountains and camping

Arizona is full of mountains! You get the best view in every direction. Plus! There's so many great camping spots:)

Shared by Asia_lt
Mexico is a green place
Place

Mexico is a green place

In Mexico there are places were you can walk around. Mexico is full of green trees everything there is fully green

Shared by Samy
I love hiking
Activity

I love hiking

I love this place to go hiking! They have multiple hike options with an incredible view with either path you take.

Shared by honeygirl33
shopping with friends
Activity

shopping with friends

I love shopping and going to stores with my close friends. whether is just browsing or actually buying, i love it.

Shared by Whateverr
NYC in pictures
Everyday life

NYC in pictures

NYC in a nutshell. These are the good pictures, there are more but those others are really good and more patriotic.

Shared by hales_26
Hockey game
Event

Hockey game

I love to go to hockey games. The community around hockey and the memories I have made, will live with me forever.

Shared by Rika3724
Our baby shower
Activity

Our baby shower

what is a keepsake for a culture- so like i just put a baby shower picture from like 2010? i dont even remember lol

Shared by Tasnia Tauqi
Beaches in Naples
Place

Beaches in Naples

Every weekend I go with my friends to a beautiful beach we live close to. A lovely sight after long days of school.

Shared by Larahelkhayat
Beach Ride
Activity

Beach Ride

Every other year my group of friends haul our horses to the coast to go camping. I look forward to it tremendously.

Shared by Showmeurkittiez

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