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 21 of 159
There are beautiful hikes and drive up to see gorgeous waterfall in the woods of Washington. We also have waterfronts and out "beaches" are mainly rocks that are soft and round. I love to skip rocks as well as gift rocks to my…
Shared by Kamren Lynn
Boston's Freedom Trail is a 4km brick road that traverses through downtown Boston. Along the trail you can visit 16 of Boston's most historic spots such as the Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Commons and the site of the Boston…
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I live in the Pacific Northwest and love visiting Lincoln city, Hood River, and seeing the Rose Gardens every year! There are so many fun events and everywhere you look in downtown Portland there are beautiful murals and…
Shared by Sakura Chiikawa
whenever we can, my friends and i like to have bonfires or picnics! we have a designated house for the bonfires, but we have picnics anywhere, from a scenic park to one of our houses. sometimes, we go thrifting or do an activity…
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So when we get bored we usually just go and drive around listening to music. This can last anywhere from ten minutes up to twelve hours (we have drove around for twelve hours straight before I don’t recommend driving around this…
Shared by Kate1234
So every year for Easter my family would decorate eggs. But not in your typical way, we would make them into something interesting. For example things from a movie, athletes etc. Than we would vote on who’s we thought were the…
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a Thanksgiving tradition using large balloons that started in 1927, which were initially released into the sky. The parade was suspended from 1942-1944 due to World War II but returned in 1945, and began airing on television in…
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This is the Skydeck located on floor 103 of the Willis Tower in Chicago. You can walk into this box made of all glass and look down upon the beautiful city! However, if you have a fear of heights... this may not be the best…
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People from all over come to look at the view of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It’s a beautiful place during all seasons, though it does get chilly. It’s also a great place to walk along; the bridge stretches about 1…
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Every year on New Year’s Eve my mom makes homemade buñuelos which is a fried tortilla in cinnamon sugar. She makes them as big or bigger than a dinner plate, the bigger the better. We eat these at midnight for good luck for the…
Shared by glr0201
Sometimes at lunch at my school, leadership play a song from the speakers and you have to guess the song name and artist. If you do, you get a prize. That prize can be a piece of candy to a fake tattoo. The possibilities are…
Shared by MadameBookworm
Almost every friday night me and my mom go to this local sports bar and we practice pool and eat there. Its really fun and a great bonding experience. We turn off our phones and just hang out like you would before cellphones…
Shared by sxnoco
So imagine your a mayor of a major US City and you have to choose to build better transportation and better highways or to increase tourism. Guess which one they always pick? US cities are not paying for better public…
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In Washington D.C., there are a set of museums all under the Smithsonian Institution that allow free entry. I've gone to most of them several times during my life! They're both a huge tourist attraction and a lovely one for…
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Universal Studios is a popular theme park that tourists visit for vacation. They can ride roller coasters based on their favorite Universal movie. Thousands of people come from all over the word to visit this theme park every…
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One of the most beautiful places in Colorado is the Maroon Bells mountain (elevation 4,316 meters) near the skiing town of Aspen, CO. The best time to see it is in the Fall when the Aspen trees turn bright yellow (as seen in…
Shared by To live is to learn
Highway 1 is a world famous coastal highway that winds around the West Coast of the USA. It goes over the Golden Gate bridge, and right on along the rugged California coastline in places. I love driving my classic sports cars on…
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I love going on hikes and seeing what mushrooms are growing. They are always so beautiful to look at so I like taking photos for identification and to scrapbook. I have also forage safe to consume mushrooms after a lot of…
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One of the most distinct characteristics of horse derbies is the fashion. These usually include Lily Pulitzer dresses or dresses that are pastel or brightly colored. They often have floral designs as well. Large hats are also…
Shared by Lavender Kay
This is the Los Angeles skyline view from the entrance to Dodger Stadium. Clear summer sky at 6pm in the middle of July. Great time for any Los Angeles resident or Dodger fan to watch a baseball game and enjoy the view of the…
Shared by jamesdean6
Around this time of early November my family celebrates Dia de los Muertos, a Tradition from my culture where we give thanks to those who were in our lives and celebrate them. It seems creepy at first, but I promise it is…
Shared by luky.ea
My family loves taking trips to the beach. My father went to the same beach and the same restaurant when he was a kid and he has been taking my siblings and I all our lives. Lincoln City and Depoe Bay(smallest harbor in the…
Shared by Angel1412
In my town there is a memorial called the ‘Blue Lick State Park’ that has also doubled as a resort. It is a memorial for all the soldiers who died in the battle of blue lick. There are museums, a camp ground, and even a burial…
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most unique state flowers, and is characterized by having a waxy feel, but fragrant aroma. blossoms will become pollinated and, later in the summer, the flowers become red-fleshed fruits that are enjoyed by the local bird…
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This flag represents our beginning. The hard work our forefather has to do to be free! I love my country and our history My second one is the Philadelphia Eagles. This is my cities football team. This is the best team in the NFL
Shared by GTorrissi
Did you know that white tail deer is Pennsylvania’s state animal? We have around 1.5 million deer here, and their population continues to grow. A baby deer is called a fawn, a female deer is a doe, and a male deer is called a…
Shared by Rhino
One thing I would never trade for anything is our wildlife in America. I love walking my dog out into the yard to look out at the field and see multiple deer standing there. Or cute red squirrels running away across the grass…
Shared by SnowSong24
I live in wide open spaces on a ranch. My family and I raise beef cows. In winter I help feed the cows. I love living in the country. Our house is in a canyon with willows and a meadow out front. We also live 22 minutes from town.
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