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.

Moon ritual
Faith

Moon ritual

I acknowledge the cycles of the moon and the changing of the seasons with a pagan celebration or ritual

Shared by Chaz1975
Theater Tech
Activity

Theater Tech

technical theater, designing lights, sound, sets, and props. Working behind the scenes to put on a show.

Shared by raypng
A quilt I made
Activity

A quilt I made

This is a quilt I made. Has 27 different colors. I also made the body pillow case. One of my favorites 😊

Shared by Eros327
The Outer Banks
Place

The Outer Banks

One of my favorite places to be is on the beach. I love relaxing in the sand and listening to the ocean.

Shared by Emily Kitten
Emotional support animals
Everyday life

Emotional support animals

Emotional support animals are becoming more common around the US. And they’re not limited just to dogs!

Shared by SarahD
Float trip with friends
Activity

Float trip with friends

You just spend all day floating down a river, on a raft or kayak, with your friends having a great time.

Shared by Kota44
I keep Betta Fish
Everyday life

I keep Betta Fish

I keep betta fish, mostly females. I like them because they have different personalities and behaviors.

Shared by Frozencarrots
Outings with Hoagie
Everyday life

Outings with Hoagie

This is my Pug Hoagie!! We hit up the dog parks and pet stores and love going to the beach with my wife!

Shared by Ironwolf9876
Favorite Halloween
Activity

Favorite Halloween

My now husband and good friend one year all went as cowboys, and then carved pumpkins at my moms house!

Shared by Maplecandy
After the storm
Everyday life

After the storm

After a wicked storm and some tornado warnings (and touchdowns further away from me) this was the sky!

Shared by elspethshewrote
Family Reunions
Tradition

Family Reunions

Relatives near and far come together to remember those who came before, and to celebrate life and love.

Shared by Sarah Yarbrough
antique mall
Event

antique mall

i love lookin at old things and how different they are to now i also love the vibes they give off. lolz

Shared by beetlebuz
Film Photography
Activity

Film Photography

Taking a film camera out on a trip (short or long) and snapping a few pictures is always the way to go.

Shared by DynoDucky
Annual Fall Festival
Event

Annual Fall Festival

Every year my town holds a festival in september to celebrate fall with music, games, and local vendors

Shared by Maddyrdz
morning ritual
Place

morning ritual

My place to feel gratitude for everything I love. Plan out my day and envision how the day will unfold.

Shared by Quinteiro
Personal Artwork
Activity

Personal Artwork

These are examples of some of the types of artwork I do. My style and range is as varied as my mindset.

Shared by PeacefulUnity
Day at the beach
Place

Day at the beach

Walk at the beach after long day of university. Relaxing, feel the cool salty air. Best views in SoCal!

Shared by Plutooo

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