Traditions and everyday life in USAFestivals, 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 49 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
In America, everyone is free to have their own religious beliefs. That is part of what makes this country so amazing; we have freedom of choice. We have thousands of cultures and religions. Personally, I am Christian. My church…
Shared by Toribeth21
This belief is religious and the name of the person that the people believe of is called Jesus Christ or God. Many people believe in this person and he has sacrificed his own life for the people to live now. God is the father or…
Shared by Lovely nae
I work at a university library and went through a period where I was fascinated by what gets left behind in books and randomly (but intentionally by the person/people who leave it there) in the stacks. I found all sorts of…
Shared by RiverSunsets
Here is my dog, Boofs. Originally from Kentucky! My husband and I adopted him a few weeks ago. He grew up in a farm where a little girl named him. We thought his name was cute so we decided to kept it. Originally we wanted to…
Shared by TJ2002
Whenever I'm lucky enough to come across a lonely little charm while out walking, or I didn't end up throwing away my movie ticket by accident, I always place them in my memory box. My memory box is a simple little wooden box I…
Shared by raspberre
I live in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, called Naperville. What was once a sleepy little town has grown to the third largest city in the state, and has a thriving and diverse community. It has often been recognized as on the the…
Shared by Gman13
I live very close by to Salem, Massachusetts, a town with a lot of interesting history dating back to the Salem Witch Trials. There is a ton of information about the trials, as well as a lot of the same houses and structures from…
Shared by tatybaby420
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that I celebrate. It traditionally takes place from October 31 - November 2 so I love celebrating both of my favorite holidays back to back! The best way to describe Día de los Muertos is a…
Shared by snom
Before marriage and kids, my family and I would get together every Sunday after church to go eat Sunday dinner at my grannies house. At the time I didn’t look at it as a tradition but just as something we did, but now that we…
Shared by Yllek22
In Mexican tradition on November 2nd we remember those who have passed. We usually put a photo of them, a candle, their favorite foods in life, a cup of water, and orange flowers called cempasúchil on the alter. It's believed…
Shared by Tsunflowr
I want a concert that was Hollywood Undead the band, King ISO the rapper and Tech n9ne another rapper. That was my very first concert and I loved every bit of it their music, all of them. They have helped me through tough times…
Shared by Lilith UnDeadd
I often have a hard time paying attention because I have maladaptive daydreaming which is a psychiatric condition and causes intense daydreaming. It is an escape from reality and takes up about 60% of my day. Whenever I am able…
Shared by MaddyTaffy
Just like the motherland, the Serbs of America have maintained and built upon the rich traditions and activities around Christmas; held January 7th because of its Orthodox heritage. Food like cevaps, kiffles, lentil soup, and…
Shared by Sidneyjames
In an American culture. We have a thing we call “prom” where a bunch of people come together at the school or other building after hours to have a party that is hosted by the community/school. Typically “prom” is created and set…
Shared by gavin z
Every summer movies hosted by Cinespia are projected on an empty lot/wall of a mausoleum inside Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The cemetery is a landmark in Los Angeles. It is full of many different graves, cultures, flowers…
Shared by Freckl3s
A lot of what you actually see in American movies are true about high school; it is very clicky (in the sense that everyone has their own groups and don't talk to each other) as well as school dances are exactly what they seem…
Shared by R10
Hiking with family is the activity of walking outdoors on natural trails—such as in forests, parks, hills, or nature preserves—together with family members.It usually involves:Moving at a comfortable pace that works for different…
Shared by PandaSaysWoof
Usually on Friday or Saturday nights, my friends and family and I love to go to dance halls- places where live country bands set up and play- and we love to line dance, slow dance, or just hang out and listen to some country…
Shared by sadgirl222
At the height of the Cold War in 1958, Van Cliburn—a 23-year-old Texan—won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, a contest designed to demonstrate Soviet cultural superiority on the heels of the country’s…
Shared by alozan06
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin. Within the capital city lies the University of Wisconsin Madison. UW-Madison is ranked 39th as one of the best colleges in the nation. And is also a "Big 10" school in sports. Madisonites are…
Shared by MooseGoose13
It's a simple practice, but one I try to dedicate at least a few days to. It is simply finding a coffee shop, ordering a plain latte with cinnamon and simply enjoying my time. I like to write, read, or sketch in the meantime, and…
Shared by Gabrissa
Every first Saturday of the month, my friends and I trek out to the city to a hotel that hosts an 80's new wave themed party in the basement. We were first introduced to it by my best friend's mom and have made it our mission to…
Shared by victorianboy
For my keepsake, I decided to write about an upcoming celebration of mine! I am Hindu and a big event which we celebrate is a festival called Holi! Holi is the festival of color and helps welcome spring into our lives. Every year…
Shared by Vib3z
Every year, around the month of January or February, my family and I celebrate our version of the New Year. We would take out decorations and put it around the house, making the house more festive! We helped out our mom as we…
Shared by SweetFlanEmmi
Every year, around the month of January or February, my family and I celebrate our version of the New Year. We would take out decorations and put it around the house, making the house more festive! We helped out our mom as we…
Shared by SweetFlanEmmi
Every year, around the month of January or February, my family and I celebrate our version of the New Year. We would take out decorations and put it around the house, making the house more festive! We helped out our mom as we…
Shared by SweetFlanEmmi
Día de Muertos is a really special tradition in Mexico where we remember and celebrate our loved ones who have passed away. It happens on November 1st and 2nd, and families set up ofrendas (altars) with photos, candles, marigold…
Shared by giyi26
I like to travel, I love meeting new people and seeing new sights. I've been all over the USA, from my home in New England all the way out to Las Vegas and everything in between, but no place I've been has left as big as an…
Shared by breadbowl
Every year, we take a trip east to one of the best Harvest Festivals I’ve ever attended. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, homemade apple cider, pick your own apples, fruit stands, huckleberry milkshakes, and the Apple Valley Country…
Shared by tmawr07
It’s where I go to get grounded, refreshed, renewed, inspired, clear my mind, experience gratitude and connection. As often as I can I head “into the wild” forest, desert, or other places that I can surround myself in nature…
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