Traditions and everyday life in USA

Festivals, 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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Traditions and culture in USA

Multicultural festival
Event

Multicultural festival

This is a festival in which my school holds a big performance . The kids from different ethnic backgrounds have a party with food dance music and shows.

Shared by Goofypotato
Forty Steps Beach
Place

Forty Steps Beach

A little slice of heaven in the quietest little town you could dream of. Semi private beach with loads of colorful sea glass, and rocks to jump off of.

Shared by DavidRobinson
Gettysburg National Park
Place

Gettysburg National Park

Gettysburg is the site of one most decisive battles of the American Civil War, which was also the largest battle ever fought in the western hemisphere.

Shared by VonlipWig91
Perrine Bridge
Place

Perrine Bridge

In my city, there is a canyon where a river runs through. On this bridge you will often see BASE jumpers, tourists, and of course, the beautiful view!

Shared by hailee<3
Rocket launch
Event

Rocket launch

Every time a rocket launches from Cape Canaveral in Florida, we go outside in our backyard and watch it. This one was a night launch, so fun to watch.

Shared by Britelite
Beach and surfing
Activity

Beach and surfing

I live on an island so I go to the beach all the time! Surfing is so much fun and all the palm trees really make you feel like your always on vacation

Shared by Havannah malan
Living by calendars
Tradition

Living by calendars

My family life revolves around the celebrations of the Orthodox Christian calendar and the national and state holidays of the United States and Texas.

Shared by DBV
Rodeo, Houston, TX
Event

Rodeo, Houston, TX

This event usually comes to Houston around March and is alot of fun! There are so many things to see, along with a Carnival with rides and great food!

Shared by jm3712
Christmas Celebration
Tradition

Christmas Celebration

We aren’t religious but Christmas is our favorite. The older I get the more I enjoy buying gifts for other people and reliving traditions every year.

Shared by GoldenTrees
Rock Show
Activity

Rock Show

Rock shows are music concerts that people can aggressively dance and yell at for fun! I play in a band i I like to get people rowdy! Its a great time.

Shared by HomerChurchill
Summer Camping
Activity

Summer Camping

Almost every summer, my family will take a trip to one of the National or state parks. We go camping, hiking, canoeing... anything to enjoy the view.

Shared by mam1200
Salt and Pepper Bridge
Activity

Salt and Pepper Bridge

I love walking on the Longfellow Bridge in the evening. It connects Boston and Cambridge. You can see all of Boston’s landmarks on the Charles River.

Shared by realmiddlename
Christmas with family
Family life

Christmas with family

Every year my family gets together for Christmas. We sit around the tree to open presents, I usally get lots of books, and then we have a big dinner.

Shared by EmmaMimmo7
Art/ drawing
Activity

Art/ drawing

Art is a special keepsake to me bc almost most of my family is very artistic and always try to teach the younger kids the different ways of art

Shared by Lucianatll
Friday night football games
Activity

Friday night football games

Every night during American football season a bunch of kids will throw on a bunch of crazy spirit wear and cheer on their team according to the theme.

Shared by megank
Creative Reuse Center!
Place

Creative Reuse Center!

We have a lovely place near town that prides itself on making junk into toys and exciting materials for others to reuse and recycle into new things!!

Shared by Foam-and-Clay
Battle of the River
Event

Battle of the River

The is a football game where Mexia (my town) battles against our rival Groesbeck for the Navasota River sign, it’s been a tradition for several years

Shared by andceleste
Mainstreet, Cedar City
Place

Mainstreet, Cedar City

Mainstreet is the, as the name states, the main, best street in Cedar City. Definitely the best place for window shopping and grabbing a quick snack.

Shared by leoissad
Lake Michigan
Place

Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes that surround the state of Michigan! It is a beautiful fresh water lake that is enjoyed by many people!

Shared by Nyx Diatribe
Buffalo Chicken wings
Everyday life

Buffalo Chicken wings

Buffalo is home to many things, but we may be best known for inventing the chicken wing! If you’re a foodie like me, Buffalo is a great place to go.

Shared by pagli
Dream catcher
Family life

Dream catcher

it is made to hang up in your room over you while you sleep it is supposed to catch the bad dreams to sift out the bad to keep the good dream only.

Shared by aagui
Grand Canyon
Place

Grand Canyon

The most beautiful of the natural wonders! Created by water and time, stunning colors revealed in the walls that are a layered history of the area.

Shared by Kayana
Dallas Arboretum
Place

Dallas Arboretum

This is one of the most beautiful attractions in Dallas, TX. It is a 66 acre botanical garden that changes with season in the most beautiful ways.

Shared by Lolitta
Sugarhouse Park, Utah
Place

Sugarhouse Park, Utah

Probably one of the best parks in SLC in my opinion. Sitting by the creek is a lovely pastime, as well as skipping rocks across the huge pond. :3

Shared by Madrox
French Quarter, New Orleans
Place

French Quarter, New Orleans

The French Quarter is located in New Orleans, the most famous city in Louisiana. The architecture is very unique and many people travel to see it.

Shared by capuchinmonkey
Famous Indy 500
Event

Famous Indy 500

People from all over the country come to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to watch the Indy 500, which is a race of Indy car drivers for 200 laps.

Shared by KaylaG

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