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 59 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Often growing up, I would walk about a mile and a half one way from the beach my family would stay at to a nearby beach. I have found that years later I still do. I tend to do it on events like my birthday. Or on events that are…
Shared by Nocosita
Coca-Cola is a brand that everyone knows around the world. But in Atlanta, Georgia, (where Coke got its start) there is the "World of Coca-Cola" Which is a huge Coca-Cola museum that showcases the history, different exhibits, as…
Shared by AWonderingSkein
Cinco De Mayo is a traditional holiday event that many of us celebrate about the Mexican's army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. Yes, it has deep roots in catholicism, but it's NOT actually a religious holiday…
Shared by ScarletWitch
A Friendsgiving is an alternative to the traditional family Thanksgiving meal. A group of friends shares a meal together during the month of November, often sharing traditional Thanksgiving foods such as turkey, pumpkin pie, or…
Shared by kn1ttingluv3r
I live on the east coast, so most of the open space is woods. I really love fields, so I spend a lot of time exploring random ones come across. my favorite is an old apple orchard. i come here a lot to listen to music and just…
Shared by Pidgeco
Since I was little, every summer my family does homemade pizza on the grill. We were fortunate to grow up with a large deck, and we would all eat outside looking at the mountains. My mom would purchase the dough from the Amish…
Shared by jfred27
The entirety of the Upper Lower and the Upper Peninsula is filled with a slower way of life and the scenery is just gorgeous. This place makes me feel at ease and forget all the worries and troubles that always binds our lives…
Shared by WanderingWorld19
I work at the library as a teen librarian, and my favorite program to lead is the Anime Club! The kids are an absolute riot. We watch Japanese animated shows and eat fun treats from the local Japanese marketplace while cracking…
Shared by Sarah Michele
My mom likes to read Christmas books to the kiddos and anyone else who wants to join at least once everyday during Christmas season by candlelight sometimes. We have about 30+ books and we try to read one every day. It’s a…
Shared by Mariah
Me and my family visit Oklahoma City every 2 months to celebrate different festivities like Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving. Visiting my family is so fun because I get to be with my cousins, aunts and uncles. Besides, going to…
Shared by vic111
The speedie is a local delicacy of my home town. It cubed meat of either chicken, lamb or pork wonderfully marinated and cooked to perfection. The dish is so loved in my town that our annual summer festival is named after them…
Shared by Milesfeetyards
Each summer before the 4th of july (independence day) me and my family travel to bristol rode island to help celebrate with rode island on this day. On july 3rd you watch the parade and on the fourth we watch the parade early in…
Shared by K2006
every 1st Friday on December, me and my family will do thing called "Polar Express Night" we eat some Christmas cookies and drink hot chocolate(we always try, to drink our Hot Chocolate during the hot chocolate scene) its a…
Shared by Poetry girl
I have a forest preserve across the street from where I live!! It’s also a bird sanctuary, so I love going there to see the beautiful birds!! There are also several families of deer in the forest, and it’s always a treat to see a…
Shared by Foxtail_fishieee_9
I go on nature walks for various reasons. Sometimes I go to simply enjoy nature and clear my head, other times I’m looking for inspiration for my artwork. Regardless of the reason I will always come home with a variety of objects…
Shared by ohnotypoes
If you are a theater lover this is for you! Theater lovers come from all over the world to see broadway shows, the sensation and excitement you feel during the show is inexplicable. The stories and actors are very good, this show…
Shared by Glori89
My state has literally thousands of small islands off the coast. It is unlike any other states in the country in that way. My grandparents live on one of the islands in a small town in a house that they’ve had for over 50 years…
Shared by ejsmith
This year over the summer, I went to a music festival called Bonnaroo. I got to see many artists and bands perform, some of my favorites being The Strokes and Modest Mouse. It's lots of walking and sweating in the heat, but being…
Shared by Adi33
I love to hike; it is a form of meditation for me. I focus entirely on my breathing pattern, strategic foot placement, and believing in myself.Once I reach the mush anticipated destination of my hike, I feel my soul relax. Once I…
Shared by Emmabeethere
I’ve loved rock hunting since I was little so I feel so lucky to live near lakes where the beaches are scattered with smooth, colorful stones, sea glass, and beautiful fossils. The tradition of collecting rocks here is more than…
Shared by ClementineWrites
Facturas are a pastry that can be filled with dulce de leche, cream, or just sprinkled with powdered sugar. It is normal in Argentina to have it in as breakfast or merienda (midday snack) with mate. Mate is a strong herbal drink…
Shared by Mila1020
4th of July is a big holiday for us. Family and friends get together to celebrate. A lot of us would have grilled hamburgers, pop, chips, fresh corn of the cob and watermelon that day. We sit and watch fireworks in front yards…
Shared by Cardinal Flower
This place is very special to me! It’s situated near a uni campus so there’s always people in there studying but it never feels crowded and it always feels homey. Their coffee is super good too which is definitely a plus! And…
Shared by Cari D.
Pride parades are events where LGBTQ people and allies march down the streets dressed in rainbow waving rainbow flags. We march to show our pride, since we are still treated like we are different or not equal as straight people…
Shared by Jazzyjellyfish
Once a year my entire (and I mean entire- extended and all) try to meet in one play for a whole week of partying and celebrating. We recognize all the new additions to the family and mourn those we lost. It's an amazing time and…
Shared by Llama08
The Lovo is a traditional Fijian method of cooking food, particularly for large gatherings, feasts, and special occasions. It involves digging a pit, heating stones with firewood, and cooking food (meat, root vegetables, fish)…
Shared by eternalgoddess
I journal nearly everything. I keep a junk journal (taking scrap labels and receipts and adding them to the pages), a book journal (to keep track of the books I read), and a personal journal (to write down my thoughts)…
Shared by Meeyuh357
Every August - October my family and friends go to our states rennaisance festival where everyone dresses from the time period or and fantasy outfits and enjoy fun music, craft fairs, performances and the events they have on…
Shared by Fairfarren
It is quite normal to make tamales/pozole around Christmas time and it is usually done in bulk to share around friends and families. I personally love my moms tamales wrapped in banana leaves using chicken and a red style sauce…
Shared by Lucidicriviere
This special day lands on the 6th of January of every year. It is known by several titles such as Epiphany, Three Kings Day, or Dia De Los Reyes Magos. I come from a tradition Catholic Mexican-American family and every year we…
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