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.
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I live just 45-minutes away from the Red Rocks Amphitheatre which is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver. It is one of the most famous venues in the world for its atmosphere and the red rocks surrounding the stage.
Shared by Cellala
On July 24th, my state celebrates Pioneer Day. It commemorates the day the Mormon Pioneers settled the Salt Lake Valley. We generally celebrate it with barbecues, fireworks, and parades. It’s like a mini American Independence Day.
Shared by Goon DeLune
Known for its massive white dome and all-seeing eyes of the Buddha painted on each side of the golden spire, Boudhanath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal, a vibrant and peaceful place to be!
Shared by Juns
Georgia is a really beautiful state with a lot of things to offer. one of my favorite is the cherry blossom festival in Macon GA. There a lot of food and activities to do. It’s a really great time to spend with friends and family
Shared by Jillian Santoro
Look around & explore the beautiful beaches with crystal clear blue water, inhabited by a vast array of sting rays & sea turtles. Close by these beaches are ancient Mayan ruins that uphold an incredible amount of natural history.
Shared by MelancholicMiau
A lot of people in Florida fish because the ocean is right by us. My family sometimes spends all day fishing either on land or on a boat. Sometimes we catch a lot, other times we catch nothing. Either way it is always a lot of fun
Shared by veneer
The Amish families around the Lancaster, PA area use horse and buggies for transportation. They farm, use no electricity or modern appliances. They are also known for delicious baked goods and traditional Pennsylvania Dutch foods.
Shared by MINI2go
Built in 1901 and 1909, Pratt’s two water towers became local legends in 1956 when a group of high school students painted “HOT” on one and “COLD” on the other. What started as a prank became a beloved part of the town’s history!
Shared by PencilPusher
Garden of the Gods Park is a place that I enjoy hiking. I love to experience nature and the animals in this beautiful backdrop. I like to take friends and family here when they visit. It is a gorgeous way to spend time together.
Shared by Carrielbrn
Every fall, American colleges host a season of games against different universities. This is a picture from a game at my school. My school takes football very seriously; we won the college football national championship in 2025!
Shared by em131
There are many Amish communities in the area where I live. Here are some pictures of an Amish toy store I like. Also one picture of Amish I found online for those not familiar with the Amish. (and to be clear, I am NOT Amish.)
Shared by DearingCat
In the USA putting your thumb up and the rest of your fingers in a fist is a sign of approval. In several countries in West Africa and the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan, the gesture has negative connotations.
Shared by cupofnoodles
We have a tradition started when my daughter turned 4, for me to take the kids on a Father’s Day Weekend hike to a hut in the White Mountains of New Hampshire (Lonesome Lake Hut). Some father friends and their kids join as well.
Shared by Ramblin Steve
Mobile Bay can have some pretty spicy weather, but on this day you can see 4 water spouts forming over the once quiet bay. One of them looks like it is getting pretty close to making landfall in my town, but they rarely ever do.
Shared by TaylorTailored
So I’m a flute and I’m part of the marching band. My section is fun and hopefully next year I become section leader. It’s been a great experience so far and I think I’m going to continue being in band all throughout high school.
Shared by yaboi.hannah
The Isanti County Fair is a tradition that started in 1877 and takes place every summer in my county. Food stands, rides, animals, and more are brought to the same area every year where people have fun with friends or family.
Shared by SomeFriendlyDude
It’s a local fair that happens around Valentine’s Day. There’s carnival rides, a rodeo, petting zoo, and carnival food trucks. This place is special to me because it’s where my first date was with my love. We go back every year
Shared by Xngelsoft
Katy, Tx was once known for its rice fields and silos. So every year we have a festival and parade to celebrate everyone and everything in the town.From a wide variety of culture and traditions to the high school football team.
Shared by Nicole2002
On October 31st, we celebrate halloween by trick or treating. Children dress in costume and visit their neighbors to get candy. Many people decorate their yards in a cute or scary way. It's a fun month to watch scary movies!
Shared by Sarah Bird
Every spring, my city hosts the rodeo. It is very famous and a large, traffic inducing event. People come from around the country to see livestock, bull riding, eat greasy food, ride carnival rides, and watch artists perform.
Shared by Margie Belle
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheater in the western United States near Morrison, Colorado, approximately ten miles southwest of Denver. People travel from all around the world to see their favorite artists here!
Shared by VO1DED
There are a lot of ski resorts in Utah, my favorite one is solitude ski resort. I go to the park city one the most often however. Skiing is very popular over here because we get such good snow and we have such big mountains.
Shared by Blue lou
Valencia is an amazing city on the Mediterranean Sea: always celebrating a historical event, fire, fireworks, flowers all over all year round. But I moved to Chicago area in 2002. Windy City. We call it Chiberia in winter.
Shared by Mogova
Every time before sports games or school we recite the plate of allegiance. We say it as a group to show unity with one another and promote our loyalty. We say it to the American flag and we do it with pride of our country.
Shared by st29
These are beautiful shoal lillies that bloom around Mother’s Day in the US! They are found in Alabama, about 30 minutes from where I live! You can take a kayak out to these lillies and do some fishing while you’re there :)
Shared by Weslee Daniel
The Pilgrimage occurs every two years. ITs a celebration where our town celebrates our heritage and opens our homes to thousands of people from all over the U.S. Our town has hundreds of historic homes from the late 1800s.
Shared by SouthernSass
Tulsa is a beautiful, diverse, city. It has an amazing arts district and a rich black history. The reconciliation park is the best, it shows the history of the Tulsa riots and how people are trying to overcome that history.
Shared by mshevch
Each year in November we celebrate family and friends, good food, and togetherness. We have turkey or ham, or sometimes both! People bring sides or pies and we enjoy and give thanks to the many blessings and for each other
Shared by LadyAngelina20
There are many things to do here. I recently moved here so i’m still exploring. I really like parks and Central Park is massive. Also shopping is fun. I love photography the first photo is a butterfly I found in the park.
Shared by melontart
"Sugar on Snow" - Maple sap is harvested from Sugar Maple trees, boiled down to syrup in a sugarhouse, and a traditional treat is called "sugar on snow" where the boiling syrup is poured onto snow, then eaten like candy.
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