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 70 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Utah is gorgeous. There are so many different activities in such a small state. My family goes boating, hiking, skiing, atving, snowmobiling, etc. There’s green mountains, rough deserts, plentiful lakes, red rock. All within four…
Shared by Ross Lynch
We go to campgrounds, set up our tent, cook outside, and enjoy the water that we normally have access to when we camp. Our kids will normally come out to visit if they have time as well. This trip we took the dog and she thought…
Shared by Mamma Duck
These are the kinds of days that make my life exciting—hitting the road for a spontaneous adventure, stepping back in time at my state’s Renaissance Faire, and unwinding on my college campus, swaying in my hammock while the world…
Shared by Kat Black
my family celebrates chinese new year every year! some things we do include making dumplings and handing out hong baos (red envelopes) which traditionally contain money, which is believed to bring good luck and fortune to those…
Shared by goatcheesesupremacy
I love to read books and write poetry in cafes and bars across my country. It is a type of personal time that I get while also being around likeminded individuals. Going to new places is exciting because you never know where…
Shared by Kalijo
I love painting and drawing the romantic things of this world. My biggest inspiration to my paintings are my longing feelings of emotion and relations, When I feel a strong emotion I have a great urge to paint it in a lovely and…
Shared by Hafsah Kazi
The Sandy Hook Proving Grounds was an old military base. it was later abandoned in 1919 and is now a park. The park has hiking trails and beaches on the ocean. there is great view of New York City and old fortifications being…
Shared by Melvinfett
I come from a mixed family background, so growing up we would always make a mix of Cuban and Jewish food for every holiday. Having meals with my family is always very special to me, and some of the best times of my life have been…
Shared by lowlyletterato
Prospect Park is the largest park in Brooklyn. I grew up only a block away, and I've been there easily over 1000 times. I go for an evening walk there when I can, and it's so relaxing. Tons of fun to sit on a bench, read a book…
Shared by Robbie J
Every year the family comes together to spend time together, receive and give gifts, and of course eat! The Christmas Tree is a staple of Christmas time! (to keep things private I have included pictures of my beloved pets under a…
Shared by AWonderingSkein
Growing up in the Midwest, kids often visit family farms, run around barefoot in the crops and pick fresh corn to eat at dinner. My favorite childhood memories are playing in the fields with my cousins and going to the stream to…
Shared by Owlgurl99
This is a keepsake of watching Christmas lights, this is something that feels warm and nostalgic. This moment was shared with family and friends. This activity is a way to hold on to the spirit of the season long after the lights…
Shared by milkythaitea
This painting by Hopper has both a great melancholy, humor and overall balance. It stands out in that way from a lot of his other work which usually doesn't have wit so much as pure humanity. See it here…
Shared by KansasDragon
I love any kind of crafting, painting, embroidery, quilting, all of it! I have made my family an assortment of items such as blankets, ornaments, aprons, bookmarks, pillows, pictures for the walls, and I love to share my crafting…
Shared by MamaSmith19
I love a good sidequest or pop-up event so I HAD to go to a trinket trading place happening near me. Out with the old and in with the new as they say. I love things I can fill or use in my junk journals... hence how I even came…
Shared by Ailaina Harper
homes are more expensive near the mountains, as well as having much more curvy roads which can be a pain -- but I do feel very lucky to have such a clear view (that my phone camera quality can't show) of colorado's pride and…
Shared by Arseneeeeee
This is an assortment of games that my parents, their parents, and I have collected over our lifetimes. Unfortunately my grandparents are no longer with us, but their legacy lives on in used scoresheets and other writings within…
Shared by glassmenagerie_
Word searches are something that I enjoy doing in my free time. It helps stimulate my brain and keeps it active, while also giving me a break from staring at a screen. I also like to decorate them in stickers that I like to make…
Shared by matimator
This is my husband and I at our annual youth fair! Its an event with carnival rides, food, and games. Its normally open for around 2 months by a university for the community to enjoy. I have tons of fun here and make it a point…
Shared by bunnyrae20
Visited for the second time last Friday and I still love going, no matter what. It embraces a diverse amount of holiday traditions (such as Halloween), different book, music, and entertainment genres, and different events held at…
Shared by SugarCoated
The FLL World Championship is held in the USA every year! It is an amazing competition that I used to compete in! You design a robot and come up with an innovative solution to a real world problem. I am now a mentor to a younger…
Shared by plank
I love to drive around late at night and talk about anything and everything with friends. Sometimes we stop somewhere and get out and look at the stars. It’s really peaceful. There many nights where we stayed out so late we…
Shared by Tanya Allison
Family Lake house at the Lake of the ozark in Missouri! a massive man-made reservoir in central Missouri created in 1931 by the Bagnell Dam to generate hydroelectric power! Upon completion, it was the largest man-made lake in the…
Shared by Gracie28
Northwestern Arkansas has a beautiful spread of fall colors during peak season from October-November. After spending hours in windowless laboratories, I like to treat myself so some vitamin D by exploring the many trails this…
Shared by Alkaloidy284.25
spending time with friends in the outdoors, enjoying the nature with board games, hammocking, music (banjo especially), exploring the campsite, snacks, cooking together, and spending the night in tents (possibly one big enough…
Shared by elenooshka
Academic Decathalon is an academic competition. It’s super fun. You go to the event with your team, take tests, give speeches, write essays, and compete in the Super Quiz! I love my team and competing with them, and you l’eran so…
Shared by Lia987
I love supporting Broadway! Even though Im not super crazy for musicals, I love catching a Broadway show. Theatrical acting and set design means a lot to me. I also collect my Playbills, and make sure to go to actor…
Shared by Faye_Co
Kusudama Origami Flowers Are a very fun activity for me. I can make individual ones or make them into a bouquet. They’re a little time consuming but it’s a very relaxing activity for me as I have nerve problems and it helps me…
Shared by MisticalParis
Every first Sunday of the month, I go to the nearest cathedral in my state for a Latin mass. I get to hear Latin and see the ethereal beauty of the cathedral so I love it‼️ I also love the statue of the Archangel Michael, it’s so…
Shared by angelus_420
I can’t emphasize enough the love Americans have for bacon. It’s basically a food group on its own. This is “candied bacon” served at a bar; it’s bacon baked with brown sugar until it caramelizes, and it’s INCREDIBLE. Also, very…
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