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 51 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Every day, I embark on a serene journey through the enchanting woods on my farm. As I wander along the winding trails, the symphony of rustling leaves and chirping birds accompanies me. The sunlight filters through the canopy…
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I love to sew. I made my daughters wedding dress. It was a long project and she wanted lace. I had never sown lace and had great fun learning many techniques on You Tube. The dress was perfect and the fact that I shared such an…
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Dia de los Muertos, meaning day of the dead, is celebrated all throughout Mexico and recently has been spreading across the globe. It celebrates and honors those who have passed by sharing their memories and stories with family…
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Each country has their own way of celebrating new year . In Haiti every holiday is special, January the first marks our independence as the first free black nation in the world part of what we make on this day every January 1 we…
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Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of my favorite Indigenous holidays, which has roots in Aztec traditions. It’s one of my favorites because the whole town goes above and beyond to honor and remember those who have passed…
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My family and I love to visit an ice cream place in our city called Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop. In the summer we go after sporting events or time at the park. It’s so small and cute and the ice cream is delicious. One of the…
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this year, my family and i decorated our annual altar for dia de los muertos(day of the dead). This is a tradition my family and countless others hold all over the United States and Latin America. It’s a beautiful way to remember…
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Khmer New Year is celebrated for three days: The first day of New Year is called Moha Sangkran, and it can be described simply as the inauguration of the New Angels who come to take care of the world for a one-year period. The…
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Living at the base of the Rocky Mountains is such a privilege. Not only are the mountains beautiful but there is so much to do. Whether you’re hiking, mountain biking, skiing, boarding or just enjoying the view from the window of…
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These are photos I took while I was kayaking with two of my brothers and my best friend. We were on a calm portion of a rock bottom river, enjoying the sights and sounds of summer. It was important to me for more than just the…
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(disclaimer: i dont work here!!) The Bay Area is the Tech Hub, so naturally there are going to be sprawling corporate buildings that look like they are from outerspace! Now, don't be fooled, most tech offices here look like…
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I grew up surrounded by two sets of grandparents and two great-grandmothers and assorted great uncles and aunts. They taught me how to cook, preserve, sew, forage, garden and keep our family memories alive. Two of my favorites…
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Marfa, TX is a very unique small town in far West Texas that is well-known for its thriving artistic community, and it's proximity to a natural (or extraterrestrial?) phenomenon called the Marfa Lights. On a stretch of highway…
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Going to a movie theater is such a magical experience. Snacks, like buttery and salty popcorn, getting a movie ticket you can keep as a souvenir, watching amazing stories unfold on the big screen, listening to beautiful…
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"Wheel of the Year," are Wiccan/Pagan /Neopagan/ Polytheism sabbats. Eight seasonal festivals representing the cycle of the sun and the changing of seasons. These holidays are divided into four "Lesser Sabbats", Yule, Ostara…
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Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday rooted in Indigenous Mesoamerican beliefs blended with Spanish Catholic traditions. It honors the return of the spirits of deceased loved ones, celebrating their lives…
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SoHo is a district in NYC and it is one of the most visited place by locals. Why? Because there are hundreds of shops and and many many many many many eatery of all kinds or even from all over the world. Can't forget the…
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Powell’s City of Books is a massive bookstore in the Pearl District of downtown Portland that occupies an entire block. The store is categorized into color-coded sections that include a blue room, green room, gold room, and rose…
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All asian families would do this, but I especially enjoy this celebration. It takes place in February, where my family in the area makes and cooks food and we burn money and such for out ancestors. We honor them during this time…
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in my room ever since i have remembered,i’ve kept things that were gifted to me.Each time, I would come home and stick things to a wall wether it be thank you cards,postcards,photos,drawings,etc. In the middle of it all is a…
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In my country, there are manyyy things to do but being one "ONE LOVE", sharing and caring it what we do BEST! In the images it shows our athletes, two most famous are Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as well as Bob Marley…
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When a woman gives birth, it’s tradition for the families to come together and celebrate. For a week straight the woman’s friends help her take care of the baby and take care of her so she can relax (during this time she bathes…
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Friday night football is a really big thing here. Everybody coming together from your school to cheer on your team is such a great feeling. Everyone gets really into it and makes cool posters and signs to bring to the game. I…
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In Judaism stories and traditions are very important. On Passover, we tell the story of how Moses and his people escaped out of hardship and cruelty. We. also name all the foods on the. seder plate and what they symbolize. My…
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Every year my school does a fundraiser for a local cancer research team. A group of Seniors will stay the night at the school all while fundraising and doing challenges just like the show. Every night a certain amount of students…
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Every spring, usually when the lilac bushes begin to bloom, morel mushrooms start to pop out of the ground. For as long as I can remember, my family and I have always gone out and picked our share of the tasty suckers. I look…
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I live in the Sonoran Desert. And yet like many in my country I jog on because of military preparation, but also because I like too. Sometimes I run when it's hot. 119 degrees. I think this resilience is apart of the American…
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Every Sunday that I'm off, I go to my mom's house to watch scary movies with her and catch up. She's not a big fan of scary movies, but both me and my brother are big horror fans, so she's slowly been getting into them, too…
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The Big Blue Bug is a famous landmark in Rhode Island. Located on the side of a major highway, this giant termite is over 17 meters long. It is loved by locals and often dressed and decorated for holidays, seasons, and events. In…
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Salem turns into Halloween town every year. Each week of October, spooky enthusiasts descend on Salem dressed in elaborate costumes to pay homage to the original witches of Salem. Bands play in the street while vendors sell…
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