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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Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Photography inspiration
Activity

Photography inspiration

So many places to go and explore to take pictures. Even drag along someone to take pictures of is helpful.

Shared by Texas boy
Evenings in Chicago
Everyday life

Evenings in Chicago

Chicago always has the most beautiful sunsets downtown, and everyone comes out at night to shop and party!!

Shared by Ruairi
Creating art together
Event

Creating art together

We bring any art project or project in general to the local library and work on them together every Friday.

Shared by Leona R
Keeping traditions alive
Tradition

Keeping traditions alive

You should always been proud of who your ancestors are, even if you aren’t that in touch with your culture

Shared by ihrtsarai
National Monuments
Activity

National Monuments

I enjoy visiting national parks and monuments in the united states such as the grand canyon and muir woods.

Shared by bonsaiforest
Horseback riding
Everyday life

Horseback riding

Horses bring a sense of peace to me. They are beautiful and strong. One day I hope to have one of my own.

Shared by Esthetics Student
Music Shows
Event

Music Shows

Going to local music shows is always fun whether alone or with friends--you're bound to make a new friend!

Shared by GrotesqueFox
My pets
Everyday life

My pets

My pets are the light of my life! I have 2 dogs named Marlo (black) and Fin (white) and a cat named Ziggy.

Shared by Ghost01
Fishing
Event

Fishing

Fishing is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. It's calm, relaxing and fun when you doing with friends

Shared by Andres Cain Thomas
Daisy my dog
Everyday life

Daisy my dog

That’s my dog. Daisy Mae. Basset/Lab mix. She’s a very loyal dog that loves napping and taking long naps.

Shared by JWennings17
Coffee shop browsing
Activity

Coffee shop browsing

Me and my friend will find a different coffee place or boba place to try and we get new ones pretty often

Shared by Nel333
Marching Band
Activity

Marching Band

This is in the stands during a football game when you’re in marching band. You play songs the entire game!

Shared by anothersunnyday
Road Tripping
Activity

Road Tripping

You have to drive to get anywhere important unless you live in huge cities. Road trips are always in order

Shared by skwiddle
Dessert drive
Everyday life

Dessert drive

Me and my family going on a drive through the dessert. Picture is through a window that is slightly dirty.

Shared by Randomster000
Picking apples
Activity

Picking apples

Here in New England it’s hard to surpass picking varieties of fresh apples among the regional fall colors.

Shared by Helixrose
Bok kai temple
Place

Bok kai temple

The place of bok kai, the Chinese water god and keeps from the town of marysville from experiencing floods

Shared by Squiddy Pineapple
Our Family’s Christmas
Everyday life

Our Family’s Christmas

My family combines a bunch of winter holidays from all over the world and creates a new kind of Christmas

Shared by Oletea
My amazing son
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My amazing son

I just absolutely adore my son and watching his joy and wonder of this big world. He is so amazing to me.

Shared by MichelleTylerr
Working as a Butcher
Everyday life

Working as a Butcher

I worked for awhile in NYC as a butcher. Now in the country continue to so on the side for local farmers.

Shared by mandersen
Naruto Headband
Everyday life

Naruto Headband

It is a blue clothe headband with a metal plate to protect one’s forehead in design from the anime naruto.

Shared by Sabrina_B
Birthday tradition
Everyday life

Birthday tradition

Every year for my birthday we go to a curtain restaurant called jokos and I always get the salad bar there

Shared by Milyah
The Local Deer Family
Everyday life

The Local Deer Family

Rural living has its perks. The one one right was sick until recently. Good to see her back on her feet.

Shared by YayitsJay

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