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.

4,770 keepsakes from USA (1,387 traditions and culture, 3,383 personal) · page 136 of 159

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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.

Peeping Squirrel
Event

Peeping Squirrel

I call him Peeps because he comes to my window and peeps at me when he wants treats.

Shared by Selah3
County Fair
Event

County Fair

The fair happens every year! 3 days of rides,animals,games, and more! It’s super fun.

Shared by Vailz
Hikes in WA
Activity

Hikes in WA

Hiking in WA has so many options. Here is an example of one of the more popular ones!

Shared by rainycity
Mardi Gras Festival
Event

Mardi Gras Festival

A festival held down south called Mardi Gras in celebration of the beginning of Lent.

Shared by Remas
Running with my dog
Activity

Running with my dog

Running the dog outside on a nice day. Until you are exhausted. What great memories ?

Shared by Avant
My job
Place

My job

This is what my place of work looks like. I work sell dresses for special occasions.

Shared by MD12
Drawing
Activity

Drawing

I am not very good at drawing so here are some of my favorite ones that I have done.

Shared by Willow_127
Thrifting stores
Activity

Thrifting stores

Go to the thrift store with friends. And look for cute clothes or vintage jewelry.

Shared by AubrieF
Seal watching
Activity

Seal watching

I live near a beach and so thing that I like to do is watch the seals off the harbor

Shared by Cowiemoo
Colorguard
Activity

Colorguard

Going on year 13 now!! - Drum Corps- Blue Stars - WGI- Mirage performance ensemble

Shared by CatDragon
Montana Travel
Place

Montana Travel

Montana is beautiful and wonderful to travel. Would love to share this with someone.

Shared by AP3
I love my cat
Everyday life

I love my cat

He part of my family. He’s very clingy and needs a lot of attention, but I love him.

Shared by MzR3R3

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