Everyday life
Costa Rican hand made bag
Its a very nice bad that they make. VEry beautiful :)
Shared by Breana :)
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 47 of 159Traditions and culture in USA
Place
Lighthouses of Cape Cod
The Lighthouses on Cape Cod are stunning and iconic
Shared by BudFromNE
Place
A Texas town thats growing
I live in a little town that is constantly growing.
Shared by sspannPersonal keepsakes from members in USA
Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Event
100 years of Zozobra!
I used to live in the historic art town of Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA when I was in college for film studies. On the last Friday of every August, the town kicks off a week of "Fiestas" (parties/celebrations in Spanish) by holding…
Shared by KikiMC
Tradition
Las navidades mas largas
Puerto Rico is the place where Christmas starts in November and finishes at the end of January. But why, you may ask? It begins with decorations in November, as towns light up their plazas and neighborhoods transform into…
Shared by Zolstar19
Activity
self taught painter
I am called ARTRAGEOUS because I am a self taught professional artist. I began making art as a young girl. I paint from the inside out and I am drawn in and mesmerized by the artistic method through which the imagination is…
Shared by ARTRAGEOUS
Event
Fiestas Patrias, Chile
The "Fiestas Patrias" (Homeland Parties) or more colloquially known as "El Dieciocho" (the 18th) is a Chilean national holiday that is celebrated the 18th, the 19th and sometimes also the 17th and 20th of September (even though…
Shared by KPFX
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Madras - Important Indian city
This 400-year-old city might have new trends and a fast-paced life but what makes Madras so beautiful and culturally rich, is its glory of being the same warm and welcoming city that it has always been. The fourth largest city of…
Shared by Mischief_Managed
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the track of time under stone face's gaze
Through the heart of downtown Pennington Gap runs the high energy ribbon of steel that started it all! Tucked tightly into the rugged ridges of Lee County, these tracks don't just pass through they are the roaring, pulsing spine…
Shared by Graywolflady
Event
Pride Month
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay…
Shared by csrh2005
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Growing Legal Cannabis in the USA!
The times sure are changing! In 2012 voters in my home state of Washington legalized the recreational use of cannabis for people over 21 years of age. America's 40-year long "War on Drugs" has been a monumental disaster for its…
Shared by Andrew Jacob
Event
Coldplay under the stars
How many hours would you be willing to wait just to live a dream for a couple of hours? For me, it has always been worth every second. In the past two, almost three years, I’ve been lucky enough to see Coldplay live several…
Shared by Imblu
Place
Point Defiance Park
Located on the Puget Sound, one of Tacoma's nature-focused gems is Point Defiance Park. The entrance boasts their picturesque Rose and Rhododendron Gardens. You can continue down the road/walking trail known as Five Mile Drive…
Shared by Annalise Nozelle
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Tech program: Carpentry
Carpentry is the skilled trade and craft of cutting, shaping, and assembling wood and other building materials to construct, install, and repair structures or objects.In the third picture you will see a tool used for biscuit…
Shared by single Girl
Activity
Karaoke at the Bar
While there is karaoke every night of the week somewhere in the county, I usually make it on Tuesdays at Dolan's Den. Regulars and sometimes strangers gather to sing and listen, drink and be merry. Talent varies wildly, but…
Shared by HopeSystem
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Life at an American Boxing Gym
One part of my life that has been important to me is boxing. In America, a local boxing gym is more than just a place to exercise. It is a place where people from different backgrounds come together, train hard, and build…
Shared by TheBullElToro
Tradition
The spirit of Sicily
The image represents the spirit of Sicily—its history, strength, and enduring cultural pride. At its heart is the Trinacria, an ancient emblem symbolizing the island’s triangular shape, with three bent legs radiating from a…
Shared by J0urney
Tradition
Breaks throughout the School Year
As a school teacher and former student, the times I look forward to the most are our brief break times when we do not have to come into work between semesters in addition to holidays. We have two main short breaks- Fall Break…
Shared by crpandalover28
Tradition
Wreathing Ceremony, Ukraine
The Wreathing Ceremony was a tradition brought over by my own ancestors and other people of the time who immigrated from Ukraine to America. It follows the tradition of welcoming young people into adulthood. The way we practiced…
Shared by Neveah317
Place
Stargate, geocentric location
Interesting and unique landmarks and events in New Hampshire. A strange geocentric location known as a "Stargate"; Plane whose crash wreckage can be hiked to in New Hampshire mountains; and our Governor past, Sir John Wentworth…
Shared by Seeker7Human1
Everyday life
My Service Dog
In the U.S., service dogs can be obtained through an organization that trains them, or individuals who have service dogs may do their own training. I trained my own service dog. He helps me calm down when I get anxious in public…
Shared by Bumblebean1395
Activity
School NJROTC
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) is a high school program sponsored by the United States Navy. The program's mission is to instill in students the values of citizenship, service to the United States…
Shared by Maximus.Prime
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Where I find my sanity and recharge
In the are I live in we have public parks that range from the majority of being neighborhood parks (playgrounds, basketball court, etc..) to expansive acreage filled with hiking trails, fishing spots, and even horse trails. We…
Shared by CountryZippy
Tradition
Old Time Baseball
Husband and I Have memberships for the Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village. The museum itself is dedicated to a lot of old and new technology. Greenfield Village has historic homes transported from around the USA at Greenfield…
Shared by Cleo Mother of Cats
Tradition
Nopales y Tunas
You can’t get any more Arizonan than eating an actual cactus! Eating nopales and tunas is something that stems from Mexican culture here in my state. My abuelita Joaquina prepares different parts of the cacti in our own yard as…
Shared by candyheartgirl
Tradition
Coquí - mascot of Puerto Rico
The coquí is the unofficial island rep and mascot of Puerto Rico, named for its distinctive nocturnal call that sounds like “ko-kee.” They are small, adorable little tree-frogs that sing all through out the night in high pitched…
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