Place
Beaches in Florida
The beaches are extremely peaceful. I live about 40 minutes away from one and they’re so nice.
Shared by Viviette Evangeline
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 42 of 159Traditions and culture in USA
Place
Dinosaur Valley State Park
A park a short drive away has dinosaur tracks in the limestone riverbed and nice hiking trails.
Shared by Deepblues
Tradition
American fast food
We eat hot dogs fried chicken chicken nuggets chicken wings Burgers bacon eggs and a lot more!
Shared by Samiam3
Event
Quinceañera
Once the girls in the family turn 15, a huge party is arranged to commence the coming of age.
Shared by Mily Clearwater
Event
Kentucky Derby
People wear big hats and race horses and sometimes gamble on which rider and horse will win!
Shared by Kai Wren
Place
NASA pride
NASA is one of our countries proudest achievements having the first man to walk on the moon.
Shared by Kaylee Grum
Activity
I am a Scrapper
I create pages in a book of friends and family of activities we do and holidays we celebrate.
Shared by Melissa Outlaw
Place
Walt Disney World
We are a Disney Family. We hold annual passes and try and travel there as much as possible.
Shared by SunniSkysinFl
Activity
Hot Air Balloons
Over the summer I went with my family to see Hot Air Balloons. It was an awesome experience.
Shared by wittlecat
Place
Jersey City Boardwalk
Love walking around Jersey City at night, you get to see the NYC views from across the water
Shared by readyvibes
Place
Rolling Appalachian Foothills
The rolling hills in an area known as the gateway to the Appalachian mountains in Kentucky.
Shared by marylebonegold
Place
Blue Ridge Parkway
This parkway goes into the blue ridge mountains which is only a couple minutes away from me
Shared by Dmartist
Activity
Thanksgiving celebrations
Thanks giving is when you get together with family and friends to give thanks and eat Turkey
Shared by Leslie W
Family life
Visiting Washington
Every year me and my family try to go to new places in the US this year it was Washington...
Shared by Jianna
Event
Veterans Day
On November 11th our country honors all those that have served and serving our country.
Shared by terscare4
Tradition
Halloween celebrations
On Halloween, kids dress up in costumes and go around to other people’s houses to get candy.
Shared by Birthday girl
Event
Chess Trophy
Got 2nd place in a chess tournament! Basically gold with Green highlights and a king on top.
Shared by asian_tea
Activity
walking around the neighborhood
My family and i go on walks around the neighborhood, and i also enjoy walking my dog Marley.
Shared by UniqueSnake104
Place
Lake Erie
One of the Great Lakes and it's beaches. A fun place to go with friends and family and pets.
Shared by Rhiannon422
Everyday life
Hummingbirds of Southern California
You may see several species of hummingbirds in California this one is a Anna’s hummingbird
Shared by Juanh7208
Activity
Biking is popular
Biking is sometimes popular in America and it is fun for everyone and can be done anywhere!
Shared by Hot_Shot_Rescue
Place
Long Point Trail
A trail that leads to a beautiful overlook of the New River and the New River Gorge Bridge.
Shared by Mattu
Tradition
International Thanksgiving
Every year during thanksgiving everyone brings a different food from a different culture.
Shared by strawberry jam
Activity
Playing in a marching band
during my time in high school I participated in marching band. I played flute and Piccolo.
Shared by Slytherin096
Event
Pep Rallys
Whole School comes together and celebrates something for fun (school dance or sports game)
Shared by Zuleida
Place
Main Street
Christmas lights in on Main Street. Cozy town that is very special around Christmas time.
Shared by sl8ternater
Event
Rockets Taking Off, Florida
I live about 1 hour north of where the Rockets/Shuttles take off in Florida, United States
Shared by RockStar Chef
Place
My favorite view
This is my favorite sunset sport. I walk my dog here all the time and we wile away the day
Shared by katiicondo
Activity
Texas Renaissance Festival
We love going to TRF! Dressing up, playing a part, enjoying the shows, seeing old friends.
Shared by Red Gypsy
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