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 67 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
We do many things in my family as protection. Crystals, herbs, salt, a combination of a lot of things can be symbols of protection. Protection is needed for keeping negative energies out and positive energies in, additionally it…
Shared by Delilah Fisher
The Egg is a performing arts venue located on Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY. There are two theaters inside and a variety of events and entertainment are held here. (When I was a kid I was always confused why it was called an…
Shared by kindapoetry
An altar candle is a candle (usually tall/skinny/in a glass jar) you light in honor or remembrance of someone. It could be a deity (Apollo, Persephone, Demeter, Hades, even Jesus, ect) or of someone you know/knew (a dead…
Shared by Dean Winchester Likes Dinosaurs
Fog rolling off hills in the spring morning, listening to the sound of the ocean as it pulls too and from the shore on a cloudy day, or as rain rages the ground in the middle of a fall storm. Some of the most peaceful and…
Shared by Kayla Phillips
I live in the foothills area northeast of LA. It's close to Mount Wilson, which is about 6000 feet (= 1828 meters) tall. I get to admire it most every day. The woods between us have beautiful greenery, hiking and biking paths and…
Shared by Deni37
Those who say there is no nature in the Middle East. This picture is nature. It just takes time to get used to this type of nature because it’s not green. It took me sometimes to appreciate the differences in other countries…
Shared by Eman21
My friends and I have a book club where we meet monthly. We even have a name: The Emerald City Sisters Book Club. I love the experience of discussing books with my friends and going to bookstores & other events together. If you…
Shared by Alana M
This is a Handmade Ribbon Skirt by the Muscogee Creek Nation Veteran Memorial Riders! I don't sew my own ribbon skirts, but I love collecting them to wear at powwows and other cultural events for my and my fiancé's tribes and…
Shared by strudelsquid
This place is called meow wolf and there are 4 of them across the US. each being differently set up with a new thing in every room. I’ve been to two of them and just absolutely love getting lost in them. There is so much…
Shared by Amee384
The Evergreen State Fair is a yearly event with carnival rides and hundreds of food and other vendors. I most enjoyed the flower show and live animals. My friends couldn’t resist fair foods like street corn and elephant ears. My…
Shared by Alana M
A book which I received serendipitously, right out of the blue, which it seemed I had waited forever for. It has been exactly what I’ve needed. It is a gracious gift for which I am extremely grateful, a symbol of a rapturous…
Shared by AmericanKestrel
To celebrate the dead and all things spooky, houses are decorated in decorations and children wear costumes and go door to door in their neighborhood and neighbors hand out candy to the children. Many people host costume parties…
Shared by Gw3nhwyf4r
For the last 24 years, my friends have gathered to enjoy time together during Thanksgiving. Most years we travel to a State Park and camp. We enjoy visiting around a campfire, hiking, and playing board games. There's always lots…
Shared by NeverEnoughBooks
We traveled to the state of Arkansas to see the total solar eclipse and it was magnificent! Here are some blurry photos from my phone. You could see Venus to the right of the eclipse during total darkness. Apparently most of the…
Shared by Pen_and_Pourover
As a fedex driver it’s been interesting. The things you see can either make you laugh or hold your breath on the safety of others. In this last year I’ve witnessed a wild fire that caused a tree to explode, some hilarious vehicle…
Shared by MommaBear
I raise Harlequin rabbits for meat and fur on my small homestead. I use their manure to enrich the garden. Regenerative farming and respecting the cycles within agriculture are important to me. By raising my own food, I can…
Shared by GhostBird
My keepsake is crocheting, its not very cultural lol but it is important to me. Crochet is like knitting but with a hook lol this is a picture of a baby blanket i made for my niece. This is something i like to do its fun and you…
Shared by Gennybean
This is Wharton Fieldhouse, an athletic facility for the Moline Maroons high school teams. The facility also was home to the Tri-Cities Blackhawks NBA team, which later became today's Atlanta Hawks. Wharton Field House opened in…
Shared by IowaUSA
Old Mill Days is a yearly celebration that takes place in my town, Bradfordsville, Kentucky. It celebrates Bradfordsville’s history and community. Every June our whole town spends the weekend at our local park. we have a parade…
Shared by amaliur
I love to study all religions but love my personal faith the most. An interesting thing about my choice of religion is that there are more members outside of the USA than in it. I love the new church logo. It really shows that…
Shared by Howie1189
I am an animal lover. Two dogs and a bird right now. But as a teen I had a mini zoo. Iguana, dozen dogs, horse, two goats, rabbits, fish. Oldest of four siblings. Raised in rural Michigan and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2010. I tend…
Shared by babsinpink
Venlo is my village in Holland! A lot of my family still live there and my Uncle, whose a famous singer there for Carnival, lives there as well! I prefer it over Amsterdam to be honest! It's a very special place to me and I wish…
Shared by Char_r
Sicanje is a tattoo style that was used in Croatia and Bosnia as a way to protect girls and boys. These tattoos could be identify children but also protect, bless them, and or a sign of beauty. However, when Yugoslavia was…
Shared by Isabelle Sabelja
Roller derby is a fast-paced, full-contact sport played on quad roller skates. Each game is two, 30-minute periods composed of two minute plays, or “jams.” Each team starts with four skaters playing defense (“blockers”) and one…
Shared by Li-Li789
Wandering around the city, you are bound to find something interesting. During the seasons, there is a lot of events and things going on the streets. Walking around the city and visiting more then one borough, is something you…
Shared by Ata0Sky
Sail into adventure at the Pirates of the Pacific Festival! Join the swashbuckling fun with thrilling performances, maritime activities, and family-friendly excitement. Experience a coastal celebration that transforms the…
Shared by InknStardust
There are not a lot of us, but I am not the only person in my neighborhood with no lawn! A couple of us have all Florida-friendly plants. No watering, no fertilizing, no pesticides. Just stuff for people, animals, and bugs to…
Shared by I Heart Frank OHara
Theatre is a very common elective activity in many educational environments in America. You can expect a theatre program in a majority of schools / universities. The two photos are roles that I’ve played- One as a shady…
Shared by depaulament
Walking around in Boston isn’t always fun (it gets pretty cold here), but it is a beautiful city. Everywhere you look, something historical happened there. This is the view from my balcony of the skyline. Speaking of historic…
Shared by Shannon Aguilar
i love things ️ collecting small keepsakes, trinkets, toys, pins, etc. is so so much fun. i think i’m looking at a kamen rider figure in the first photo. my apple music replay is kinda wack, but making playlists & pin boards on…
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