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.
4,770 keepsakes from USA (1,387 traditions and culture, 3,383 personal) · page 39 of 159Traditions and culture in USA
Grand Ole Opry
The Opry is the Mother Church of country music. It is a must see here in Tennesse and an experience like no other.
Shared by QueenJenna
annual hiking
every year my family and i go to a different hiking area on new years. this past year, we went to mammoth lakes!!!
Shared by doodleshark
Naptown basketball
Indianapolis (aka, Indy, the Circle City, or Naptown) is basically the place to go if you really love Basketball.
Shared by Nigel Severson
Deep Dish Pizza
We eat Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza a type of pizza that is exclusive and famous for being in Chicago Illinois
Shared by Rubi Elai
Pierogi Dinner
Christmas (and special) occasions my family and I have Pierogi dinner because my great parents were from Poland.
Shared by Maybellene101
Beautiful Multnomah Falls
I love this place. Definitely one of my go to outdoor spots. On a hot day the mist alone will cool and relax you!
Shared by james M.
Georgia aquarium
Georgia has the largest aquarium in the United States. And most people in Georgia love boiled peanuts and grits.
Shared by Little Flea
Thanksgiving Meal time
We eat a large meal with family to celebrate everything we are thankful for that brings joy throughout the year.
Shared by SmileMore22
Taking photos of the sky
I like to take pictures of sky. This is one of my favorite pictures of sky because of the color and the clouds:)
Shared by Rituko
My Family Tradition
Every year around Christmas my grandpa will make green jello salad. It is really good and a fun tradition to do.
Shared by Tony Burns
Michigan: Great Lakes State
Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes and has so much natural beauty. Many people here enjoy being outdoors!
Shared by Finngarian
Southern living
I live down south so we enjoy simple things like town festivals and fairs. Riding four wheels is also all we do.
Shared by Thinker_17
Diamond head trail, Honolulu
Diamond head is major landmark of O’ahu that provides breathtaking views of Honolulu and the island as a whole.
Shared by Calfman
Microbreweries of Maine
Maine has more microbreweries per capita than any other state in the US. I live within walking distance of two!
Shared by AlliedBiscuit
Friday Night Footabll
I play trumpet in the band, so I go to every game and play music. I don’t really like football, but band is fun
Shared by Jayda Bowman
Red bull italian soda
I don’t know if any other states do this but in Washington we like to drink Red Bull’s with cream and flavoring
Shared by aylinsjo
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (amusement park)
the rides aren’t open due to covid, but me and my family would usually walk around the park and enjoy a snack.
Shared by _mimikyu_
Salt trail
We have a hiking trail that people can walk. It is where the old train tracks that went to the salt mines were.
Shared by Brightestjewel
Central Park
Kinda basic but I just wanted to put central park in New York City because me and my friends come here a lot.
Shared by jcmoon0313
El dia de los muertos
So on this day, we celebrate the day of the dead. We look at our ancestors and give thanks for what they did.
Shared by Maraaaa
going thrift shopping
basically what we do is go to salvation army or goodwill and find okd clothes then thrift them like upcycling!
Shared by aestheticqueen
Favourite foods
One of my favorite foods to enjoy with my family is corn and a special ice cream made in a tub called garrafa.
Shared by Saxgirl53
USA Winter
Most of America gets snow and ice in the winter time. It makes commuting difficult, but it sure is beautiful.
Shared by Mike the Pen Friend
Family ice cream tradition
Me and my Mom go to a restaurant called Anderson’s and eat frozen custard after I have a doctors appointment.
Shared by Infinity
What my family enjoys
Something my family loves doing in louisiana is going ti the french quarter and seeing the Mississippi River.
Shared by Moonie1994
Park fishing days
On a nice summer day our family goes to the park to play on the playground and fish at the lakes and streams.
Shared by Marie2785
Kinsale Harbor
Probably the most beautiful place this soul has trodden upon and the place my heart yearns to be once more.
Shared by gr8listener65
Enjoying a meal with family
On holidays or special events my family comes together and they cook and the family enjoys a delicious meal.
Shared by undercovermermaid
Christmas Eve
We all open one small gift for Christmas Eve. It is usually a small gift but some people open a bigger gift.
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