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.

SF on a nice day
Activity

SF on a nice day

I usually try to go to San Francisco to go see the seals or even look at the sea from a nice view.

Shared by Citrusvessel
Sunsets at the lake
Place

Sunsets at the lake

Each evening of my trip, I visited a new beach to watch the sunset from a different vantage point.

Shared by GenXinGA
renaissance faire
Event

renaissance faire

renaissance faires are a great way to escape modern reality - my husband and i love going to these

Shared by chinarnar
Old Fashion drink
Everyday life

Old Fashion drink

An old fashion warms a frigid February evening. A mix of bourbon, orange, sugar syrup, and cherry.

Shared by Bisonpath
ROUND ABOUT RECORDS
Everyday life

ROUND ABOUT RECORDS

A really cool record store in Downtown, the vibes in there are amazing and the smell is nostalgic

Shared by g0r3ypup
Roadtrips with friends
Activity

Roadtrips with friends

My friends and I enjoy taking roadtrips a lot--whether its cross-country or just a few hours away!

Shared by kgand24
I love Theater
Activity

I love Theater

For the thespians who act in musicals and plays on stage! People who’s true passion is preforming

Shared by MarzHD
Readers Chill
Activity

Readers Chill

The comfort and warmth of pairing with a book whether at the park or beach and especially at home.

Shared by madewithlove
Beach Life
Place

Beach Life

The beach is one of my favorite places, it’s the best place to focus, relax and be in the moment.

Shared by BellaA04
Senior Sunrise
Everyday life

Senior Sunrise

The last day I was all the together with the majority of my senior class, both nice and cathartic.

Shared by strqwberriimilk
going out with friends
Activity

going out with friends

me and my friends go out, usually to get food or just hang out all the time. it’s time we cherish.

Shared by ktayk87
Skiing with friends!
Activity

Skiing with friends!

I love skiing with my friends and ski racing! I live fairly close to Mt Hood where I love to ski.

Shared by ClaireN
My home beach !!
Place

My home beach !!

I live on a funky little peninsula in michigan !! I’ve moved around but always found my way back.

Shared by svn.sh1ne
School spirit
Activity

School spirit

With sports it is nice to have support so showing up for your classmates and supporting the team.

Shared by Lizzy17006
Virgen De Guadeloupe
Faith

Virgen De Guadeloupe

My Abuela took me to see the Virgen De Guadeloupe in Mexico City. I have had her close ever since.

Shared by Roja42
Our family farm
Place

Our family farm

We own a few acres in the country and have for over a hundred years. I wanted to share my views.

Shared by Travel geek07
christmas village
Tradition

christmas village

Every Christmas, we set up a miniature town on the dining table, adding a new feature every year.

Shared by mekkitymek
Sleepovers
Activity

Sleepovers

Just hanging out with friends, eating, gossiping and girling out maybe even some bored wrestling

Shared by Nadamuchonacho
Schönbrunn Palace
Everyday life

Schönbrunn Palace

We go here every two years, it has become a family tradition when we go visit family in Vienna :)

Shared by Audrey44
My cats
Everyday life

My cats

These are my cats onyx (black) and curry (orange). Onyx is 3 years old and curry is 2 years old.

Shared by Valentine25
Iconic KFC
Place

Iconic KFC

Largest moving Iconic KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) restaurant. location in the State of Georgia.

Shared by Dee_0069
Going on walks!:)
Activity

Going on walks!:)

I love to go on walks to the parks and finding somewhere to sit down, listen to music and draw :)

Shared by hearts_4you

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