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 15 of 159
Once a year my very large family gathers to celebrate family. My dad was the youngest of nine and so we get our picture taken with his group. My dad had 5 children I am the fourth. My brother is his only son and sadly three…
Shared by Tealady
I don’t know too much about this, but Diwali is a festive that my parents celebrate. It’s an Indian thing, and it’s basically a festival revolving around lights. It’s pretty cool, and my favorite part is lighting candles and…
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In the months leading up to the new year, people in my town grow collard greens. In the last week of December, people go to each other’s gardens to harvest the vegetables. Cooking and eating the collard greens on New Year’s Day…
Shared by Toebeans
the gathering place is a place where people get together to hang out and have fun. there are fun activities here and a variety of them. for example, there are skateparks, basketball courts, playgrounds, swings, and many more!!…
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every january 1st, my family and i drive to a beach town called morro bay and take a long walk on the beach to celebrate the new year. i like to collect a ridiculous amount of rocks and shells while doing so, and take lots of…
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In the town that I live in there isn’t much to do besides go to stores so me and my friends usually go outside of town and find things to do like rollerskating shopping and other fun things. Me and my family like to travel at…
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Minneapolis is built around a number of lakes. These lakes and their parks are the jewels of the city. The residents of Minneapolis regularly use these lakes for walks, canoeing, picnics, sports, and more. A summer day will find…
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Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails. You can also camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos, and look for birds and other wildlife. Your kids will connect…
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This rock garden is a hidden gem in North Georgia that contains fifty plus rock structures that were all built by volunteer local artists for the purpose of providing a peaceful atmosphere to indulge oneself in nature…
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A popular hiking destination near me is called Telegraph Pass. It is not uncommon to see lots of wildlife while hiking-mostly lizards and snakes. Sometimes bigger animals will be out like bighorn sheep. Most hiking is done in…
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For holidays like Easter and Christmas, our town conducts parades through town for people to come out and watch. During Easter, they have the Easter bunny on a fire truck accompanied by police and sometimes even SWAT vehicles…
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The city of Garden Grove holdS a celebration marking the harvest of fresh strawberries. The festival consists of food stands, carnival rides, games, small shops, and much more. Every year strawberry cake is served out to the…
Shared by Nyomi
I am on my dance/drill team at my school. We preform throughout the whole year! We do football routines during our schools football halftime. We go to contest and compete with other dance teams. And we have our spring show at our…
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When I lived in Louisiana, I ALWAYS looked forward to Mardi Gras! Louisiana is the only state in the U.S that officially celebrates it as a holiday, with a whole WEEK off of school (as it used to be a French colony). Every year…
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When a worker at a business has given me service of any kind; [bartender, waitress, delivery, etc.] I always try to give them 20% of the cost of goods for them to keep personally. Minimum wage is insufficient in the USA and so I…
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My country has an absolute obsession with sugar. Almost everything we make has a large amount of sugar in it. Lucky for me, this helps me in my job at a bakery. I love to decorate sweets as well as eat them! It is not good for…
Shared by ZenPorcupine
in mexico. they do this event called los 3 reyes magos. i’m not a religious person but i find this celebration pretty cool. you leave your shoes outside your door, then they would bring money or a present and put them inside your…
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Hi I live in skien Norway and love to surf. Surfing in Norway is growing so fast and many people are now braving the chilly waters here to surf. The conditions are not always great but the vibe in the water is very friendly. I…
Shared by Azboarder23
The Jersey Shore gets a bad rap, the beaches are beautiful, but the best part of going down the shore is the long boardwalks full of games, rides and food! Also, many towns like Wildwood adopt a "doo-wop" 1950s inspired aesthetic…
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A rodeo is a celebration of Western heritage, community, and tradition. Inspired by ranch work, events like barrel racing, bull riding, and roping highlight skill, courage, and hard work. It brings people together through sport…
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Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. Many…
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I love to take walks through the city because it never gets boring. It is very close to where I live so I go there almost every week. It is fun to go get some ice cream with friends or just hang out in the park. I especially love…
Shared by TaxiCat
Air Conditioning is a fun trade. I got in to air conditioning because I always liked taking stuff apart and putting it back together. There is always work in air conditioning and always something new to learn about. It is not…
Shared by Guero
Prom is a tradition in most American high schools. It is a celebration for Seniors graduating high school and moving on to college. My prom took place on a ferry in San Francisco at night. The third image is taken from the boat -…
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Rocklahoma is a 4 day rock festival with over 40+ bands that attend with 4 stages. You can camp on the festival grounds for the event, it is filled with crazy nights of fun and thrills where you walk around meeting tons of cool…
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Each year at the start of Summer here in Florida, my friends and I all spend a full day at the beach. We leave early in the morning and stay until sunset, packing a light lunch and snacks. After, we end the day by getting frozen…
Shared by Ichigo2013
University of Nebraska Husker football is a way of life around here. For people in areas that have professional sports teams, you really have no idea how big football is around here. Memorial Stadium in Lincoln becomes the 3rd…
Shared by Husker419
the boston commons & public garden is a super popular place for people in the city to hang out & sit with nature. you can go any season, as they each hold a different type of beauty. i love to hang out with friends here and walk…
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While dog sledding is an ancient tradition that has occurred outside of the United States, Michigan is home to a few sled dog races that qualify for the Iditarod in Alaska. It also has a few mushers here that, for a price, let…
Shared by Agam1
If you want to step back in time and experience a bygone era of the Old West, be sure to visit Cold Spring Tavern. Once people experience the food, drink, and ambiance of this former stagecoach stop, it quickly ends up on their…
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