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.

Ventura beach
Place

Ventura beach

Ventura beach in CA is one of my favorite beaches to be at because it’s always so beautiful and calming.

Shared by moonskates
Sunday Dinners
Tradition

Sunday Dinners

My family and I will gather for a Sunday Dinner every week. It can be at someone's house or a restaurant

Shared by Ciscokid928
I enjoy MMA
Activity

I enjoy MMA

Practice Various Styles of Martial Arts, such as Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, and boxing.

Shared by Arif17
Dia de los Muertos
Tradition

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos is when you celebrate the family who have passed and visit with them as a tradition.

Shared by CrisMtz
Drawing
Activity

Drawing

I Love Drawing Fantasy Characters! Digital drawing is always fun, but I do traditional drawings as well!

Shared by DanielleLynn
bouquets!
Everyday life

bouquets!

i love flowers so i make eternal bouquets, its such a fun hobby it allows me to meet so many new people!

Shared by junee
Christmas Gift Exchange
Family life

Christmas Gift Exchange

We get together for Christmas dinner and do a gift exchange game. Then we play Pictionary and eat dinner.

Shared by Kopyycatt
Walk in Seattle at Sunset
Activity

Walk in Seattle at Sunset

Walking around in Seattle, at sunset and watching the sun slowly set while being surrounded by buildings.

Shared by piynk
motor city pride
Event

motor city pride

here we have a giant pride festival where anyone of any gender or sexuality is free to express themselves

Shared by THEjaxonator
xochimilco
Place

xochimilco

Where la llorna originates from. I took this photo on a trajinera which are very colorful as seen below!

Shared by Nai101
Fun Day!
Activity

Fun Day!

I love having fun days with friends! Enjoying candle making, bouquet making, Bible studies, and cooking!

Shared by tayybabyxo
Shopping Spree
Activity

Shopping Spree

One of the last times I went to the mall and shopped with my family before I moved out of my family home.

Shared by aerlithe
Hotpot with family
Family life

Hotpot with family

My older sister lives a bit far from the family so we like to have a meal as a family sometimes and talk.

Shared by JAY707
My daily life
Activity

My daily life

I love taking pictures of very cute items. I don’t go out much but when I do I often will make a memory.

Shared by Bad hair day
Feelin the waves
Activity

Feelin the waves

Being in the water always seems to calm the soul. Surfing, I find to be one of the ways to find the calm.

Shared by TZR
Texas Sunset
Everyday life

Texas Sunset

I love Texas sunrises and sunsets. I try my best to take a picture of them so one day I can make a book.

Shared by Iridescent Snow
Geralt being Silly
Everyday life

Geralt being Silly

My cat gargoyles like this sometimes and it makes me laugh. He looks like a cat from a medieval drawing.

Shared by PlumPersimmon
Portland
Place

Portland

This is a photo of Portland, Oregon which is where I live! I love this city and it truly feels like home!

Shared by Plutoplaydoh
Theater
Everyday life

Theater

here at my school i love to participate in plays and theater. you get to dance and act and it’s super fun

Shared by mirrorball10
I enjoy quilting
Activity

I enjoy quilting

One of my favorite activities is quilting. This photo is a quilt I designed and made for a family member.

Shared by Sunsetmom
4th of July
Event

4th of July

The 4th of July is the U.S. Independence Day. On this day we watch fireworks and wear red white and blue.

Shared by Starr16
Swimming at the lake
Activity

Swimming at the lake

On hot days here, it’s common to go swimming at the nearby lake to cool off. It’s super fun with friends

Shared by jessh3h3
Mt. Charleston
Activity

Mt. Charleston

I like going to the mountains when it is cold because the air is nice and cold. It is also good exercise.

Shared by MooMooMilk
New Year's Day family walk
Tradition

New Year's Day family walk

My parents and I (and of course my dog) go for a morning walk every New Year's Day to watch the sunrise.

Shared by desk
My local park
Place

My local park

I love walking in the park during the day to clear my mind and feed the ducks! It brings me so much joy!

Shared by AudgePodge
I love concerts
Event

I love concerts

the thrill, adrenaline, excitement, and the experience to hear my favorite songs live is another world.

Shared by midzy
My baby shady
Everyday life

My baby shady

This is my angel. She has been with me through a lot. I have had her since she was born. She is so cute.

Shared by Starrlover
Creating edible treats
Activity

Creating edible treats

Love creating edible treats. I revel in the joy these little customized treats bring to each individual.

Shared by Mei.274

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