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 17 of 159
Kids in most public schools have a unanimous memory of playing with a giant parachute with handles on the sides to flap it up and down. You can maneuver it in a way to get a pocket of air in the center while sitting in the…
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Many Americans barbecue (cook burgers, Hot Dogs, etc.) on Independence Day. The two biggest traditions for this day are to have a parade and to watch fireworks at night. Some people go to fireworks done by their town, others…
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Sometimes my older siblings visit my mother, brother, and I. On the last day of their visit my oldest siser takees us on a hike, while we walk we all collect different kins of moss that we find. Afterwards we go back to my house…
Shared by Aku. Dia.In a world where color often becomes the basis on for which people are judge, teaching children to love based on who a person is has always been the basis from which i was taught. Due to the history of blacks in America it is…
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Thanksgiving is the celebration of when the pilgrims and the native people came together to feast on the harvest of all the fruits and vegetables and meat that they harvested together. This holiday is in mid to late November…
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Collecting Christmas ornaments is traditional in many households. Some can be very special and hold sentimental value. Christmas trees are decorated for the holiday spirit for love and family. Tree decoration is something that is…
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North Carolina summers are usually hot and humid, and thunderstorms frequently roll through in the afternoons, dropping the temperature a few degrees, bringing heavy rain, and providing some dramatic clouds. It's always fun to…
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Every year Orthodox Christians gather together on the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains to bless the waters of our State (Colorado). The blessed Cross made of ice is then tossed into the snow to melt with the coming…
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A Summer Cookout is when people get together, it could be anyone; to enjoy food and conversation together. Sometimes games, swimming, bonfires, or music is included. It is also my favorite way to enjoy fresh produce like fruits…
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in the Pacific Northwest. There are many little houses/huts that serve hot coffee drinks. Most people drive their car, but some walk or bike to the service counter. When I travel outside of this area I miss the coffee huts. There…
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Seeing shows on Broadway in NYC is one of my favorite activities. I am a major theatre kid and I've seen Wicked, Six, Hadestown, and Sweeney Todd on Broadway and they are moments I will cherish forever. Sitting in the theater…
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Every year around July the Salish cultural committee put on the annual Arlee powwow. This is taken place on the flathead reservation home to the confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes! The powwow consists of traditional native…
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When you have a solid, reasonable amount of friends, things get greater for you, specifically speaking on gatherings. You can bask in the earth of the summer air while being surrounded by people who make your life a little bit…
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The 4th of july also known as Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States of America celebrating the day of independence of the United States in july 4th 1776. It is celebrates by Family reunions, concerts…
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I live in an area were Hunting and fishing is a staple of life and is enjoyed by many as a recreational activity, everyone has been hunting or fishing at least once growing up, Or one might also have spent their childhood…
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every summer, and most days of summer, my whole family and i plans trips to our beach club which is probably 40 minutes away from our homes. it’s the best place and we are always making memories together as a family. i always…
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On December 25th is Christmas you wake up and walk to place in the house with a decorated tree with lights and decorations on it you open up a box with colorful wrapping and you get toys or clothes from friends or family (I have…
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Every year around the beginning of November, my family celebrates Dias De Los Muertos to honor our passed ancestors and their ways of life. I love being able to honor my ancestors on Dias De Los Muertos with my family! We eat…
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My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It is in November and everyone, family and friends gather together for a huge meal. Usually turkey, stuffing, cranberries and lots of sides and desserts. It is just a moment to remember…
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A fun activity where people come together and create shows with music and visuals! There are many sections including different wind instruments, percussion, and colorguard. It is very popular in the United States as almost every…
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Circle CIty Monument is in the middle of downtown Indianapolis. During Christmas it is decorated with lights and light after Thanksgiving and in the summers it hosts a large array of activities and parades. Its a chill spot to go…
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Many Americans travel from to many different tourist sights. I’ve never really left my state, but Arizona has a few tourist spots of it’s own. I got to see the Grand Canyon for the first time in my 17 years of being here on this…
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The cowboy lifestyle is still very much alive in the US. I regularly attend the “High Steel Rodeo Production” where I enjoy bull riding and barrel racing. I haven’t ridden a bull yet…but it’s a goal of mine. I enjoy Barrel Racing…
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The Grand Canyon is one of the seven wonders of the world! The Colorado river made the canyon by cutting into the rocks. It shows the layers of red rock that has been formed from millions of years. I am lucky to live in the same…
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I went to Florida to swim with the dolphins, and it was such an unreal experience! Dolphins have been one of my favorite animals since I was a little girl, and finally getting to interact with them was a dream come true. They…
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Each of the 50 states have their own State Parks. Whenever I visit a new state, I try to visit the at least one park. They're a great way to learn about state history and appreciate the unique beauty each state brings. [Pictures-…
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The Amish are a religious group in North America who live without electricity, automobiles, or cell phones. They speak a language similar to German called Pennsylvania Dutch. I was born and raised as Amish but my family left the…
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Nothing is more refreshing than taking a stroll or a hike along the Northern California coast. Anywhere is good, but Marin and Humboldt take the cake in my opinon. Smell the fresh redwood and coastal breeze and take in the…
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Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the US and Canada, celebrating the harvest and blessings of the past year. My family and I, eat a big dinner every year with my grandparents. After dinner, we then go around and say one thing…
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a beautiful, world renown connection from the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County. It was opened in 1937 and was at one point, the longest suspension bridge span in the world. It's declared as on of…
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