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.

Going on a pedal boat
Activity

Going on a pedal boat

My cousins and I went on a trip to the lake and got on a pedal boat where we saw alligators and other animals

Shared by AilyMeadow
My Music
Activity

My Music

i know people are really into sharing their spotify wrapped but i have apple music and im willing to share.

Shared by unclemyc
Track meets
Activity

Track meets

Track meets with friends are the best, we get to hang out and run with some of the best competition around.

Shared by shadowboxer
mountains at school
Place

mountains at school

one of the things that my state is known for is the mountains. this is the view from my lunchroom at school.

Shared by zoach
Sanrio Shopping
Activity

Sanrio Shopping

I love collecting Sanrio items from online shops and stores! I love mostly all characters aside from Kuromi!

Shared by PochaccoLover
tarot card readings
Activity

tarot card readings

pulling a daily card for the day from a tarot or oracle deck. my mom and i have done this since i was a kid!

Shared by htg
Painting away
Activity

Painting away

Painting to me is a precious keepsake. Something that helps one express themselves without having to speak.

Shared by AlyceMRose23
What I love to do
Activity

What I love to do

Two out of three, draw, read and exercise. I love to write within the style of graffiti, and write stories.

Shared by Arturo
Slightly Stoopid Concert
Event

Slightly Stoopid Concert

Laid back goodness :) Fun times were had by all at this Rick concert. Slightly Stoopid and Pepper killed it.

Shared by IdahoJoe
Needle felting
Activity

Needle felting

Using felt and special needles you can make just about anything. I like making animals and fairies and such.

Shared by SpaceCowgirl
Beach place
Place

Beach place

This is a place I tend to go to whenever I need alone time. Been going to this place since I was very young.

Shared by Zarahi Ortiz
Journaling
Everyday life

Journaling

Writing, decorating, journaling is so amazing! I love with my pen hits my journal and the words just flow!

Shared by Booknerd22
Carnival
Event

Carnival

A cultural event celebrated on February 27th with vibrant colors and character to reflect domican folk lore

Shared by ih8Thea
Valentines Day dinner
Event

Valentines Day dinner

I went out to a restaurant for Valentines Day with my boyfriend and ate Braised Beef with roasted potatoes.

Shared by nessieee
Keep FL wild
Everyday life

Keep FL wild

Florida has an abundance of lush wildlife, including manatees, alligators, and over 600 species of birds.

Shared by RememberSupernova777
Green chili roasting
Tradition

Green chili roasting

Every fall the smell of green chili roasting is in the air when ever you go to a store or shopping center.

Shared by HashiOne1
I love nature :)
Place

I love nature :)

i love nature and i love taking sky pics. These pictures are from one of my most recent trips to the beach.

Shared by loveayana
Lotus flowers
Tradition

Lotus flowers

The lotus flower is the national flower of India and is also highly culturally and religiously significant.

Shared by SayeeIsSoCool
Camping at the coast
Activity

Camping at the coast

I like to sit at a camp fire camping at the coast watching and listening to the waves as the sun goes down.

Shared by HalKalis1077
House Show for musicians
Event

House Show for musicians

In America, it is not unusual for small-time musicians to play shows hosted in someone's house or backyard.

Shared by Sloth87
Rainbow in Washington
Place

Rainbow in Washington

A rainbow I photographed in Western Washington! These happen quite often here because of the crazy weather.

Shared by dahlia13
Mardi Gras
Event

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras happens every year, I enjoy spending time with friends and eating good food and making memories!

Shared by kalechipp
County sunset
Activity

County sunset

I love to watch the sun set every night in this field behind my house every night in the spring and summer

Shared by WisteriaAusten05
My hometown, Chicago
Everyday life

My hometown, Chicago

View of my city I love being from Chicago. The lake is beautiful and there’s always something to do or see.

Shared by Candib
Malibu Sunset
Activity

Malibu Sunset

Watching the beautiful sunset in Malibu California with friends or family is a common and lovely experience

Shared by kapoof

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