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

Tyler Rose Garden
Everyday life

Tyler Rose Garden

This rese garden has over 30,000 rose bushes. Each one is so different and unique

Shared by Smartsy
Aerial acrobatics
Activity

Aerial acrobatics

I do trapeze and silks, also lyra. I hope to one day do performances for people.

Shared by Sadiech1
Lake Erie
Place

Lake Erie

One of the Great Lakes and part of the largest area of fresh water in the world

Shared by mommysews
cowboy boots
Everyday life

cowboy boots

Yes, people really do wear cowboy boots in Texas. No, not everyone wears them.

Shared by belle.
pier 39
Everyday life

pier 39

watching a sea lion sleep and sunbathe away from the crowded area by himself

Shared by dumny
Kentucky Derby
Event

Kentucky Derby

Largest horse racing event in the world, takes place in Louisville, Kentucky

Shared by lilschmoes
State fairs
Event

State fairs

They typically have a lot of fried food, roller coasters and games to play!

Shared by Bakingmoth1

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