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 56 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
During Halloween which happens during the month of October. It is traditionally to pick out a pumpkin to carve an imagine or face on it. Which you would put a candle which is traditional but gone out of practice or an LED light…
Shared by cryptidpal
i couldn’t decide what to talk about so Im picking my top 3 favorite things to do. number 1 is writing stories, I just finished this 300 page book and working on a sequel. number 2 is golfing, i am on my schools golf team but i…
Shared by Sillygoose357
I play a lot of sports, like basketball football and baseball. I have been playing basketball since the third grade. I was pretty good when I was younger. I am older now and I play with 15-year-olds. I just started to play…
Shared by Brandon Wallace
Almost every Christmas break my family goes and visits my mother’s family in Canada. We drive the whole way and bc I’m the youngest I swindle myself out of driving so I nap for like 14 hours. I have a lot of family there and have…
Shared by maeverick01
Food is something a I really love of Guatemala. Tamales de Arroz are so delicious. They are made of rice, have a delicious sauce and a little piece of chicken. If a family is selling Tamales, they will have a red light in their…
Shared by VREBC10
Ever since i was little i was raised to be a ball player, at the age of 5 i was given the nick name mighty mouse, one of my favorite things to do is watch baseball with my dad, i am a softball coach as well as a player, i…
Shared by Jade34
western astrology is pretty much the typical astrology that most people talk about. aries, taurus, etc. there are different kinds of astrologies, culture to culture. but western is the one i study the most and find very…
Shared by imtheleah
One of my art projects was submitting for the upcoming gallery. Most of art reflects around macabre concepts and imagery so naturally I kind of stuck out which was good and bad. There were many artists of varying talents and it…
Shared by Deeno
Halloween is the absolute best! The spooky vibes, carving pumpkins, and dressing up in wild costumes—it’s like stepping into another world for a night. There’s something magical about crisp fall air, creepy decorations, and the…
Shared by laynie11
At my school, if you are in 6 or more plays you become a thespian. The word Thespian came from the name Thespis, the first person recorded in History to do live theatre. Thespians get to go on special field trips and there's even…
Shared by The crystal loving friend
So, building friendships and partnerships is very important to me. Over time, I’ve met people who have helped shape me, supported me through challenges, and helped me grow. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that…
Shared by Chris Barkley
One of my favorite snacks to munch on are spicy chips. Specifically Hot Ruffles. I have found that this activity has led to a lot of bonding in friendships. In highschool, sharing a bag of chips after school led to interesting…
Shared by Platy
I am a volunteer firefighter. Most fire departments are volunteer. We risk our lives just for the love of helping others and that is payment enough. Most firefighters work a job 40 hours a week and then they give between 30 and…
Shared by tat2firefemale
The Ancestral altar is a place of honor. Departed family and loved ones are given a place in our present lives and continue to be a part of our family daily. We offer them the food, drinks and trinkets they liked when they walked…
Shared by Marie's Daughter
Día De Los Muertos/The Day of the Dead, it’s a beautiful celebration where we remember and visit our loved one’s who have departed. There’s wonderful decoration and alters made for our loved ones. The main days are November 1st…
Shared by sosajo
I crave adventure. To stand where no one has stood before or a place only visited by memories long past. With so much noise and things demanding my time i seek out solice to restore my peace. Be it from a mountaintop sunrise or…
Shared by PassionHuntr88
Life is beautiful sometimes you may feel a certain way, but when you look at the leaves or trees or flowers it makes me smile. I like to play guitar on a windy day, read the Bible or read an adventure book. I can look up, break…
Shared by Monaliz
My parents are different religions. My mom is Christian, raised Catholic, and my dad is Jewish! Over the years, I have had the pleasure to experience Christianity and Judaism! I was confirmed a few years back, but I still enjoy…
Shared by StarSince1
Run by the non profit Philadelphia Folksong Society, the Philadelphia Folk Fest has happened annually since the early 1960s. 40,000 folk music enthusiasts gather at the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville Pennsylvania, along the…
Shared by ilikemoss
Visited Yellowstone before 2020 with a close friend of mine. Two girls, no cooking, kids or hubbies. It was fabulous! During November, the snow had already begun. The bison are HUGE, especially when walking right next to your…
Shared by bashley0106
This is my Family's cabin which is located along a large river in my state. There is no internet or phone service. I love coming here to escape and reset in nature. I have many wonderful memories here from growing up and spending…
Shared by FrostingGeek
Where everyday is an adventure: Wandering beaches, exploring the rugged coast line, and endless rivers await. Beautiful agates and sea glass all within arms reach. The juniper rich desert, and heavily forested mountain range lure…
Shared by SunnyDog01
In the United States, lots of people of all ages save up to go see their favorite artists live. These experiences are very special and going to a concert with someone could result in you and them becoming best friends, if you…
Shared by ratedaria420
I take photographs in the gardens planted on the grounds of this historic mansion. Chatham Manor was built in 1771 and was a thriving plantation as well as a place visited by several presidents of the past, including George…
Shared by CatMom11
I like to go hiking through nature to find those picture perfect views. Whether it be climbing up mountains for wide landscapes or navigating woodland trails for wonderous rivers, getting a chance to leave the busy city and enjoy…
Shared by Vaulty
this is the wharf and the beach surrounding it its super cool theres a bunch of candy shops with really good saltwater taffy. a bunch of seals live underneath it and its really fun watching them. the beach is also right next to…
Shared by couchbipple
I paint Rocks! I began this hobby last year, and have continued. I have gotten rocks from places of travel, as well as buying local. I also paint shells. We hide them around different towns and folks find them. Many have posted…
Shared by Chris E
Every September, the Oklahoma State Fair brings people from all over the state together for food, fun, and entertainment. It’s a mix of deep-fried everything (fried butter, anyone?), carnival rides, live music, and rodeo events…
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