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 19 of 159
The rose garden is a place filled with many different types of flowers and a small pond that contains wildlife such as tadpole, and dragonflies. Its a place that most young teens go to take prom or homecoming pictures and also a…
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Lollapalooza is an annual music festival in the United States located in Chicago, Illinois. It features many different artists spanning across all genres of music. It attracts a large crowd every year and is a hit amongst…
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we hold a fall festival where everyone goes to the football stadium or main street and theres lots of trucks with food, bands playing, carnival rides, and the marching band and colorguard do a small parade for the town. we hand…
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In my state (minnesota) we have lgbt pride in july every year. (without covid) its a celebration of lgbtq+ community, anyone is welcome and it is a extremely friendly and inviting event. its really a weekend of just love and…
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I make the pilgrimage to downstate Illinois each year to camp out in the woods and listen to metal music for 4 days straight. Live music is one of my favorite things in the world and what better place to see it than in beautiful…
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Hawaiian heirloom bracelets have been part of Hawaiian culture for generations, often engraved with names or meaningful words. For my family they’re used as a way to celebrate important moments and milestones, and are engraved…
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We only share one Great Lake in Minnesota: Lake Superior. I love driving up to Duluth for the day to walk along the shores. Because of its size, Lake Superior is seen as an inland freshwater sea. We can get really big waves and…
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Devil’s Bridge is one of the most famous hiking destinations in Sedona, Arizona. It's a natural sandstone arch formed by erosion over thousands of years, creating a massive red-rock bridge with incredible views of the surrounding…
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Did you know that Texas stands out from other U.S. states because of its distinct history as an independent republic, massive geographic scale, and unique blend of Southern, Western, and Mexican cultural influences. Texas is…
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During the week, lots of people will try to see rocket launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida! I try to go to as many launches as I can. You can see them from the beach, so after the launch you can go back to swimming…
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This is my favorite mountain range which stretches from New Mexico to Colorado. I lived in Taos, NM for a couple of years and was able to see this beautiful mountain range everyday. I am grateful to have been able to live in such…
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The Mississippi river is one of the longest rivers in the US. It runs along the banks of the city of Memphis in west Tennessee as well as many other cities along its route. You can see the Memphis pyramid which is now a Bass pro…
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Simbang Gabi is a Christian celebration originating in the Philippines and taking place just before Christmas. As a Filipino-American, I have celebrated Simbang Gabi every Christmas season with churches around Miami to hold on to…
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Virginia is one of the 50 states in the USA. It is diverse and different depending on where you live in the state. It is full of outdoor activities such as hiking and other forms of nature. It is also a historical place full of…
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Salmon Days is an annual festival in October that happens in Issaquah, Washington. It celebrates the salmon which is seen as a national symbol in Washington. With art, food, and live music it is a lively day that celebrates our…
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One of the most gorgeous and mesmerizing events you can witness. Worlds largest ballon fiesta is held in October in Albuquerque New Mexico and something my family attends/participates in. A lot of fun and huge part of the culture…
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My family and I drive to Wrigley Field in Chicago in the summer every year to watch the Chicago Cubs play baseball! ¡Mi familia y yo conducimos al Wrigley Field en Chicago en el verano de cada año para ver a los Cachorros de…
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The Falls at night , awesome n beautiful - on the 4th of july they do Red ,White n Blue colors.--At Christmas the lights in and around the streets and gardens are so beautiful as they add too the splendor of the falls ,,the main…
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The United States of America consists of 50 states, 5 territories and 1 district (Washington D.C.). States can make laws about things inside the state, but federal law is about things dealing with more than one state or dealing…
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Hunting is very common tradition out here and can only be done during certain times of the year. As much as I enjoy hunting deer and elk my favorite is turkey because they are extremely smart and have sharp eyesight so it can be…
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This is a significant cultural project that takes all of the old fairytale stories that some of us may be aware of and made them into a huge franchise. Love Disney or hate them there is no denying that this place puts my state…
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My state's motto is 'Virginia is For Lovers', so there are 'Love' signs everywhere! When I took this picture, I had recently moved from northern Virginia to southern Virginia, and it was very comforting to see that technically I…
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It’s a paper mache animal decorated with lots of bright colors. It’s filled with candies and prizes. You hang it from the ceiling and then you hit it till it brakes and all the candies and prizes fall to the floor and you grab as…
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It is the best type of cheesesteak sandwich in all of the States. It is a salivating combination of tender bites of sliced steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese. Absolute perfection if you get it made by…
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Prom is a coming-of-age party for high schoolers. people spend hundreds of dollars on professional hair and makeup as well as suits and dresses. We trade corsages and the act of asking another person as your prom date is a very…
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I know a few people who dislike it, but mainly everyone loves going to the beach. I mean who would love a nice day at the beach, with friends, a fire, and a beautiful sunsets. Especially with beautiful skies with defined clouds…
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The United States has many long distance hiking trails that would take many months to traverse the full length. One such trail is the Pacific Crest Trail which goes from the Mexico-US border all the way to the Canada-US border…
Shared by Arawaen
Downtown Redlands is such a cool and interesting place to hangout. It has all kinds of shops, such as trendy clothing shops, food shops (ice cream, crepes, cafes, etc.), thrift stores, book stores, and so on. I enjoy going there…
Shared by BeetleTinkle
The outdoors in Washington is so unique. No other place in the world has rain forests and still snows in the winter. We also have beautiful beaches, though they do not have golden sand. Mostly the weather is cold, but it is still…
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Have you ever spent a Halloween in New England? Given the history and the environment, it’s a connection of history and natural beauty that will creep you out in the best possible sense. Oh plus the breweries here are phenomenal…
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