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 71 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
I’ve been involved with theatre and acting for about seven years, and love it to death! I was a part of theatre in high school, and now it’s my major in college. I was in A Midsummer Night’s Dream last year, Steel Magnolias, and…
Shared by chelseabumblebree
I like to involve myself with plants and tiny little animals. Mostly snails, potato bugs, and frogs. Whenever I go on a walk I like looking for the little parts of nature; mushrooms, blossoms, and those teensie animals. They make…
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An annual festival dedicated to the apple. Which was the main item grown in the area for a very long time. It is held the third full week of September and it has rides, games, foods, and vendors. It also has the longest lighted…
Shared by Mrs. Makeup
Every Christmas me, my sister, my grandmother, and aunt make tons of traditional cookies like Kolaczki with walnut or poppy seed filling! We also make nut rolls and poppy seed rolls with my great grandma, and give some out to…
Shared by scrambledmeggs
I am a part of a magnet program in my high school. Every year, all freshmen do a project in a nearby forest (state park) that involves a presentation in the very end. My group (Cartography) chose to map some stuff out, and took a…
Shared by Solitude in Chaos
Open Mic on Thursdays is a beautiful way that Artists from around my city come together and support each other. People from the community also get to experience the joy of hearing original music, most of it that has never been…
Shared by Cade Meff
I took pictures of my favorite member of Alesana. This was my first concert and a few months after I had first started listening to their music. They’re a precious band to me and my boyfriend, and excitedly, we got to see them on…
Shared by Iliana
Just south of us is the Gulf of Mexico, and the gulf coast stretches far. We visit the beaches often in the summer. The beaches in Texas aren’t the most beautiful, but since they are near marshlands they have a lot of really…
Shared by BeaSterling
I live in an area that has an endless amount of wineries and breweries to visit. This winery is one of my favorites and the view is always beautiful. Acres of vines and large trees make a great spot to spend some time with family…
Shared by TB216
First two pictures are of Christmas this year, as you can see see it gets pretty chaotic. We stay up until 12 am to open gifts so we have to stay busy and pumped until then. Last picture is of the time my family went to the water…
Shared by Jellyfishtea
Our area is lots of suburbs with lots of little parks that I appreciate going to and doing little laps on my bike. Families eat lunch under the gazebo, groups of friends fish or people just throw hammocks on trees to listen to…
Shared by GoulashJosh
This is a picture of , or closely resembling, a famous landmark in the American Southwest desert. Though arid, it is not as arid as the Sahara. (the image is virtual... from the Sims 4 video game, most likely from the Oasis…
Shared by Daphne Heartwood
My granny passed at the age of 96 a year and a half ago. Since i was little she had always made a 7up Cake (yes with real 7up soda) with pineapple glaze for the holidays. Shes no longer here, and im the one who makes them now for…
Shared by CoalminersDaughter
This is where I am from. I love my homeland but there are not many people there, so it does not get a lot of attention. The whole state is full of rural, farm-country. Lots of corn! Iowa has a rich history I would love to share…
Shared by Wnukt
Practicing Tung style long knife short form in the park at Los Angeles Chinatown at the recreational center. Helps with focus, balance, strength, and endurance. Although the movements are slow , each movement has its own martial…
Shared by Swoopingeagle
An ideal way to end a long summer's day is to sit on the dock and watch the sunset light up the western sky. The fish occasionally leap out of the water; a blue heron flies overhead. Eventually the sky darkens and the stars begin…
Shared by Old Fashioned Gardens
I enjoy going to American football games at my university! I go with all my friends, and the games always have a certain color that we are supposed to wear. The stadium for my school is built on a mountain, so it has really…
Shared by globalgirl22
I have crochet for about 5 years or so, my grandma had taught me when I was younger and I took off with it. I have made so many different pieces and have made my own patterns, but one of my favorite things to do, is to crochet…
Shared by Graceberry
Painting by numbers is a painting technique that allows people, even without prior knowledge, to create a painting on a canvas. By assigning numbers to each color, anyone can fill in the numbers on a canvas with the colors to…
Shared by mailkookily
I love racing in Hare Scrambles. A Hare Scramble is a type of motorcycle race. This race takes place in the forest, it is 2 hours long and is a lot of fun. I have raced motorcycles most of my life and it is one of my favorite…
Shared by Simz
I enjoy going for walks around a pond near my house. Sometimes you can find en plein air painters recreating the view of the bridge and the sun peeking around trees laced with moss. I also enjoy going to the beach and marine…
Shared by mk000002
Charros days occurs during the last week of February, where the town gathers and the next town in Mexico, come together and celebrate. Usually, you dress up in traditional Mexican dresses that are colorful, with folklore dances…
Shared by cmixicana
I've been doing counted needlework since I was 16. This one is an example of what's called blackwork that I finished in 2022. I find stitching meditative. It hasn't been framed yet, as I'm bad about not framing pieces I stitch…
Shared by AtlantaFatChick
My friends and I like to hang out and go to a variety of cafes! We catch up and talk about our lives while enjoying a "sweet treat", as we like to call it, while also taking pictures. We try to coordinate our outfits and have fun…
Shared by cherryjjk
I love walking with my friends to the square by my house. It’s filled with things to do, like go shopping for clothes or groceries, try out some yoga or axe throwing, and even sit down and enjoy some good old-fashioned American…
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My nomadic lifestyle has brought me to a beautiful neighbourhood in northern california last year. Spring has made it even prettier. There are creeks, birds, flowers and bright sunshine everywhere. I am happy to call this my…
Shared by Pippa88
Day of the Dead, usually on Nov. 1, is the day where we honor any deceased family members. We also eat a type of bread called pan de muerto. This is the way my family and I celebrate it, while others hold parties, parades, dress…
Shared by BeetleTinkle
Something that the people in my city like to do frequently, is going to this popular dog park down south and just having sort of a relaxing (social distancing) picnic where we can enjoy the sunset as well spending time around…
Shared by elmonfilm
This beautiful chapel is built right on the side of the mountain! As you pull up to the chapel you don't see the views until you walk in! Thousands of people come here to visit and spend some time in this beautiful place of…
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