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 66 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Every year at the end of August, Boston holds a festival/parade that celebrates all of the people who live here that are culturally from an island in the Caribbean. There is music, dancing, food, and just a good time in general…
Shared by IMarie87
Parks and outdoor spaces are really important here, and I personally love going hiking. I grew up in a wooded area and exploring nature was a big part of my childhood. This area is free to access and is a local favorite. The…
Shared by SirenNyx
Cold plunging has many benefits to our bodies. Rather than jumping in and getting out, we challenge ourselves to stay in up to 10 min. This community event has brought me many friends and makes me feel like I can take on the day…
Shared by mooskijune
I enjoy scuba diving at our local aquarium. It is slightly more technical than open water diving and it definitely has more fish per square foot. I love the excited faces of kids I see through the windows of the exhibits. Give…
Shared by Meenah magic
Always try to celebrate your loved ones because life is so short. Even distance cant stop you from picking up phone and telling then you love them. I cherish mine even when they get on my nerves. And my pets are a rock for my…
Shared by Rockergal93
Every 4th of July for the past few generations my family buys and eats dozens of clams. This is a tradition I grew up with and have passed now to my wife and children. It is one of the highlights of the day. We eat clams raw and…
Shared by Bookwormgirl380
Not specifically American but definitely dear. I grew up poor so going to Build-A-Bear was a luxury. My first and dearest stuffed animal was from there, my mama was broke but still bought him for me. Now we can afford plenty of…
Shared by reeseypoo
Whether it's going to concerts, listening to music in my headphones, or playing music, I love music!! I play guitar and saxophone and I love it!! I love going to local small concerts to discover new artists. Guitar hero is also a…
Shared by eelkachil
My family is Jewish! While the U.S is majorly Christian, where I live it is more common to practice Jewish holidays such as Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, etc! We light the menorah which is a special candle, eat latkes…
Shared by Sophie05
I have a small camera that my dad gave to me after I had mentioned I wanted to get a small digital camera to record and take photos. It’s just so much more calming taking photos on a camera than it is my phone. It’s so much more…
Shared by KatKT
My most prized possession-knitted hand warmers! These are some knitted hand warmers I won during a game at an awards ceremony I attended. The awards ceremony was for making first place in my elementary school’s essay competition…
Shared by KpopGirl2006
I have an altar on my desk because I enjoy practicing witchcraft. I find it relaxing, and it helps give me a bit of perspective on life, whether it actually does anything or not. I like to update my altar as I find or create new…
Shared by themadmodiste
Confirmation. The beginning of joining a church and entering into a spiritual family. Attending Confirmation for me was very symbolic. It gave me an insight into the existence of a higher being than myself. With this renewed…
Shared by Geriby
Comic con is a convention of people who like comic books and other types of pop culture. People show up dressed as their favorite characters and can meet actors and comic book artists. There's over 1,000 comic cons across the US…
Shared by PizzaEnjoyer
I know dance is pretty universal, but actually, I did a lot of different styles. I did the traditional ballet and tap and such even was on a competition team. I also did step and was on a step team, which is really fun and…
Shared by Jcherjc
We enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas. I especially enjoy the brass instrument band that comes to play along with the Christmas Eve Choir. Seeing old friends, church family, and neighbors as we all sing all the traditional…
Shared by Deepa Lyric
This is a place very special to me where I walk almost every day. It is also a place for rescued animals that can no longer live in the wild. It is daily exercise but more than that....it is spiritual for me...a place of quiet…
Shared by Contented lady
We have a beautiful long growing season in North Carolina. There are plants that grow year-round because of our mild winters. I like to work with native plants becuase they require less care, spread naturally on thier own and…
Shared by ReadOutside
I try to, daily, perform an act of kindness. Small like a compliment to large like free place to live while recovering from illness. I leave a cooler out with drinks and snacks. This was a thing during COVID but it's stopped. It…
Shared by AuntieM
This is Shepherdstown, WV during the Civil War. Founded in 1762, it is home to Shepherd University, and some say.. ghosts! Considered to be one of the most haunted places in America as most of the town served as a hospital during…
Shared by PeachiB
Just something I miss. I don't think it was often, but I know when I was young I saw lots of stars out and used to go out with a telescope with my dad. The past few places I've lived have had less stars and that's made me pretty…
Shared by LemonLarry
The 4th of July every year brings families, friends, and neighbors together for outdoor meals from the grill (BBQ) of hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, deviled eggs, broccoli salad, potato salad, coleslaw, and BBQ ribs that…
Shared by VintageInk1980
I find a lot of comfort within my self. I would much prefer to go places alone than in a group. I don’t consider it to be lonely but as another way so that I can really soak in every little thing around me. You tend to notice a…
Shared by KatamariNerd
I like to collect trinkets/notes/etc that my friend’s or that I find on my own in a box it helps me remember stuff that I wouldn’t be able to remember my memory is really bad and sometimes stuff slips my mind but I keep a lot in…
Shared by Beetlelover
During the summer, me and a few of my family members walk to this park and go around the track a couple of times every day to get some exercise and some sun. Almost every time we go though, there are cats that will pop up all the…
Shared by Maddie June
When the waves meet the sand, it creates a feeling of ecstasy and magic for those who choose to accept the magnitude of its power. There is spirit and a healing power while at the beach. Those who live nearby are very lucky to…
Shared by Christen Press
The Essex Shipbuilding Museum preserves the storied history of shipbuilding in Essex, Massachusetts. They keep traditional skills alive and share them with the community. If you're lucky, you may even get to see a new or restored…
Shared by Smokey Bear
Nightly journaling is my way of getting everything inside my head out. It prepares me for the next day and allows me to go to bed without worrying about what to do tomorrow. Nightly journaling allows me to process feelings or…
Shared by Luellamoon
Earlier this year when I lived in Italy. I was the only black woman on my program. At first I felt a bit out of place and I recived alot of staring. After a while I made my own home out of the lovely town of Perugia (first…
Shared by rainer
Homecoming week is an American tradition in high school. Homecoming is a week of celebration for the school’s “homecoming game”. This is usually one of the biggest games of the season. All week students celebrate with…
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