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 55 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Every third week of May there is a county fair in Calaveras (gold country of California) that is best known for hosting the Jumping Frog Jubilee. Participants compete by encouraging a bullfrog to jump in a straight line and at…
Shared by California Dreamer
Dog walking is important exercise for both man and beast, lady and beauty alike. It's something I think all cultures share and can identify with. It's important 'in your head' thinking/problem solving, preparation or meditation…
Shared by Intellectdevourer
Comic Con (Convention) is an event that celebrate the culture of comic books, graphic novels, anime, manga, tv, movies, and video games. It is held all over the United States at various venues and times of the year. It's a great…
Shared by James Art Ville
Every Christmas in my family, even before I was born; we make Christmas Breakfast Rolls. They are warm and gooey and perfect when you wake up Christmas Morning. They are a crescent roll wrapped around a marshmallow and brushed…
Shared by Sara Lyn
I started playing piano about four to five years ago. Over this period of time I have learned the language that is hidden in the individual keys played together to make a harmony. Songs reveal more than the notes on a page, but…
Shared by Belle..
My family and i go to the same beach every year at least once a week during the summer. At laguna beach you can swim, walk to other beaches , read , tan, body board , surf , shop and eat. Each time we visit we stay 5-6 hours just…
Shared by molly333
Every year on March 17th, Savannah throws a huge St. Patrick’s Day celebration. There’s a huge parade, a lot of businesses shut down for the day, and people begin drinking first thing in the morning. The fountain is dyed green…
Shared by HispanicAmerican
Every Sunday, or every other, my extended family all have dinner together at my Grandma’s house. It makes us much closer as a family getting to spend time together. Some of my best memories are from spending time with my…
Shared by Isotope
My chihuahuas all come from different backgrounds, and they are all very loving boys. Some more traumatized from their previous homes than the rest but they all are a constant reminder to live every day like it’s the last. I love…
Shared by Peppany
(a lil embarrassed to say this lol) I’m from Puerto Rico, but born in the states. That’s how most things go about hispanic families. They moved to the states for a better life, and unfortunately, while it may be a bit better over…
Shared by clover5164
There is a program run here called 'space camp' but it's quite expensive so throughout my entire childhood I went to like 3 days of day camp. My fond memories of this place are from school trips but over all it is a bit of a…
Shared by r1vka
La rama is a tradition that happens in the state of Veracruz in Mexico. It consists of decorating a tree branch (hence the name) and going through all the hpuse in your colony signgin La rama song in which you are asking for…
Shared by MajitoRoll
Family dinners are a priority with me. It usually includes myself, my husband, my dad, and my in laws. Whenever another family member is in town they are welcome too. I cook everything from scratch and set a beautiful table. This…
Shared by Christine Marie
Geocaching is a popular activity here in the US. Maine has many geocaches and it's a great way to combine hiking, exploring, nature, history, problem solving, and geography. Speaking of geography, Maine has many towns named after…
Shared by Maine4ME
Sometimes there are local parks or zoos that decorate their entire space with beautiful Christmas light displays that you can then walk or drive your car through to admire. Other times, my family and I would all get into one…
Shared by CatLady101
This was the town I lived in for 6 years. These were taken in 2011 a year before I moved back to the USA. I wanted to document the places I would walk/bike through because Sweden was just so beautiful to me. We would visit the…
Shared by twostepstevie
It might sound crazy to some, but demolition derby’s are so fun. It’s real life bumper cars! Many people in the community work on their demo cars for months to make them durable and ready to withstand all the hits from the other…
Shared by the mess that I am
Looking back at my social media posts, I realize that most of my photos are of me trying some kind of food. As you can tell from my size, I love to eat! Since the USA is made up of people from every nation of the world, we have…
Shared by Mike F
Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday of November each year. We gather with our most cherished family and friends and eat lots and lots and lots! I usually make a pecan pie cheesecake (pictured!). Thanksgiving also kicks off the…
Shared by Brittany Postcard Queen
Where I live, I’m surrounded by many different elements of the earth! Mountains, rivers, lakes, and the sea! Even a rainforest! It’s beautiful and it’s really nice to have so much green and forest around. I love to take walks and…
Shared by LittleRiverWitch
My Italian American grandmother has all the grandchildren make the easter bread morning dough, she bakes thirty loaves with a catholic cross on the top. All of the Italians and Irish on the block come in to enjoy the bread, stale…
Shared by Ellie Stevens
There is a small community of Peruvian's here in Cleveland, Oh. We try to make the best of it but gathering together and living the traditions that we would do back in their Country. I was born in the United States so when we…
Shared by izzy-sama
I confess.....I love anime and the cute and quirky things associated with it. ^_^ I enjoy the emotional roller coaster rides of all the crazy characters and situations in this unique world. Favorites are His and Her Circumstance…
Shared by Mattk2022
Girls night is a night to celebrate the power and beauty of femininity.This gives a special occasion to share experiences, support one another, and bond. Women surround themselves with their favorite girlfriends to cherish a…
Shared by Michaela0927
a little town located about 15 minutes away from where i live influenced most of my childhood. its a place in Michigan where being LGBT+ is accepted and more common than not. the whole town is decked out in rainbows year round. i…
Shared by electricmoth
I will always be a sky kinda girl, if I’m sad, I’m gonna go look at the sky, if I’m happy I’m watching the clouds! But my favorite sky is when the sun is rising or setting with so many beautiful colors but the moon is still out…
Shared by Gutless hippie
A month earlier we had lost our miniature schnauzer to a coyote. It was devistating. We decided to go too a pet store and just look. Well we found 2 adorable cockatoos, at 8 weeks old. I fell in love with them instantly. But it…
Shared by Lovedisney
Chile is a very New Mexico thing (particularly green chile) and during chile season you can find people selling it and roasting it all over the place (it smells really good) and there are so many ways to cook with it, my favorite…
Shared by VW1010
One of the many ways that I express myself in my hope and culture is I sing. I sing whats on the radio or in my head. I also draw, not the usual kind of drawing I draw what I feel. For example if I see someone helping others I…
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