Traditions and everyday life in USAFestivals, 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 14 of 159
Thanksgiving is a holiday where family and friends get together and eat a big meal together. The meal might have turkey and mashed potatoes and other sides. This is a holiday to be thankful for what you have and spend time with…
Shared by Jo Crump
This is something really small, but my family and I have done it every Christmas morning that I can remember, only ever missing one. But, every morning on Christmas we always have biscuits with chocolate gravy. We made it into a…
Shared by Lillian E
Beautiful view of the lake that our city sits on! People love swimming in the beach area as well as the deeper ledge. Surprisingly enough you can find people swimming even during the frigid temperatures of winter which can get to…
Shared by Opusbirb
Many families in the US enjoy annual trips to Disneyland or Walt Disney World theme parks. Some visit once a year, some every few years, and some several times a year if they have Annual Passes to the theme park. Visiting a…
Shared by NeverlandsPrincess
Powwow, is a celebration of American Indian culture in which people from diverse indigenous nations gather for the purpose of dancing, singing, and honoring the traditions of their ancestors. This link describes my tribes culture…
Shared by Chahta
Disneyland Resort, rollercoasters, memories and fun! Disneyland Park, originally Disneyland, is the first of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme…
Shared by HogwartsDude
My little family and I enjoy making multiple trips to Devils Tower in Wyoming every summer. We camp at the KOA there in a tent or sometimes we splurge and get a cabin it’s a yearly thing we do. We go and hike around the tower…
Shared by Lady_Wyoming
I was raised in a mexican household and I am mexican/american so I wanted to do these traditions on my own. But living in LA has its ups and downs. Like the best part about living in LA is the cultures that are there. Ive learned…
Shared by cupon00dles
My Scout Troop went camping in Nevada City last February. Our socks froze to our feet in the night and we burnt the rice for dinner but we built a snow fort so it was still fun. We all stayed up late to look at the stars and it…
Shared by Captain Carter
Country fairs have been going for 2 centuries and are a favorite tradition for me and my family. During the summer it's a way for the local farmers to bring their best produce and farm animals for contests and there is tasty…
Shared by NoraHolt
Music is a language all people can understand. Although 53, I have not permanently moved on to T.V. in spare time, I rather listen to music. If we are pen pals, I will be listening to music while I write. Music has influenced my…
Shared by Nature's Music
American food is very sweet, and can be fatty. That's why many people from other countries see Americans as unhealthy, because the basic food can actually be really unhealthy. However, there are a lot of healthier alternatives…
Shared by norskelev
Puerto Rico's premier cultural event held annually in Old San Juan during the third weekend of January, marking the end of the Christmas season. It features vibrant parades with cabezudos (big-head puppets), live music, dancing…
Shared by Corazon
Every October, tons of people come to my city to celebrate Halloween. It’s the perfect time for cool fall decorations, fun costumes, and a really festive vibe. From haunted houses to jack-o-lanterns, the whole city gets into the…
Shared by kaynoted
Six Flags is an amusement park like DisneyLand, etc. except it's not as expensive and it's more local. Love roller coasters so I enjoy going there quite a few times a year. One thing I love about it is they decorate the whole…
Shared by LolaFromCopa
Ocean City, Maryland is a tacky summer destination for weekend tourists, but there's something almost charming about how silly and cheap it is. Some of my friends even make a point of getting out there during the winter, when the…
Shared by Another Warren
This is the courthouse and courtroom where I work everyday. It was built in 1886, while Washington was still a territory. It is the oldest operating courthouse in the state, and contains the oldest operating jail in the US. It…
Shared by LawNerd78
Easy to view from the roadside. This small waterfall has a series of cascades, with the tallest dropping 30 feet over mossy bedrock. Mount Rainier’s numerous waterfalls are best viewed in early summer as melting snow feeds the…
Shared by AugustaMoon
Charrería is one of the most emblematic traditions of Mexico. No one knows it exact origins, but most believe it has roots in Spain. Charros are master equestrians who perform tricks on horseback, cattle raising and wear…
Shared by pablolands
My friends and I love making costumes based on characters and taking them to conventions in the Ohio area! It is a great way to celebrate international pop culture and play with makeup and costumes as an art form. For anyone who…
Shared by Gracie!
I’d say this is a tradition for pretty much my entire state. Every year around Easter (crawfish season) we all go out and boil crawfish with our families and stand around a table and peel them together. I have never had better…
Shared by girl almighty
Every year when the weather starts turning cold I make homemade meatloaf in a muffin tin so that they’re already in person portion sizes. Beef, onions, breadcrumbs, seasoning, egg. Topped with a sauce made from ketchup, mustard…
Shared by Nolancinephile
In Southern California, the 626 Night Market was created to basically be a giant fairground for vendors to sell fusion food. It’s typically fun street foods that feature crazy combinations. It usually opens during the summer for…
Shared by Peonyprincess
Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a public holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. It originated as a harvest festival. Thanksgiving has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789…
Shared by Stephen Resar
Thanksgiving celebrates when the Native Americans and Pilgrims made peace over a feast. It was like a peace treaty. Today, family and friends gather together on this day and give thanks and appreciate the good things in our life…
Shared by eodea
Burlington VT, art hop on the South End. The South End Art Hop is a celebration of all that the South End Arts District has to offer. Taking place the weekend after Labor Day each September, the event is now in its 30th year and…
Shared by Aria K
EAA Airventure is an annual event in my region that hosts a week-long fly-in and all-things aviation convention. During this week, this small airport becomes the busiest in the world, hosting 127 takeoffs/landings per hour. Most…
Shared by BrumbleBums
Where Im from we have the third biggest mardi gras in the US and my city even has a a permeant arch dedicated to it. Its a lot of fun, if you have a costume you can get in to the main area free and even get to join the parade…
Shared by Jay.Snake
Living in California means a majority of the population lives Disneyland. Here we have the original parks which are a really great place to spend time with friends and family. Personally I have a pass and although with the…
Shared by Goldenretrieverluvr
A whole bunch of people get together for Thanksgiving. A dinner and snack tables are set up. The kids in the living room, the men in the kitchen dining area, the elderly in the dining room and the women in the kitchen. Usually we…
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