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 72 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Christmas is a time for family to come together and share gifts and eat good foods. Although some people do this religiously, others also like to celebrate. It symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ, the fundamental piece in…
Shared by Scoobysnacks00
It is very common where I live to hangout with friends or families on our boats on a lake to watch the fireworks on 4th of July! In the photo I attached, I was on my friend’s boat with all of his friends. This was on a lake in…
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Corvids. Big Raven. Birdwatching and identification. This big Raven was found at Glass Beach in Mendocino County, Northern California, USA.Birdwatching is a great way to learn about local wildlife and share time with friends and…
Shared by Fancykiddens
I like to go for morning drives. I like going at the break of dawn so I can see the beautiful sun break through the horizon. I like to also walk, feel the cool air on my face as I move through the mist, once again watching the…
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As long as I have a pencil I will be okay. I get anxious and nervous easily but if I have a pencil it calms me, because if I can not deal with something I will just start to draw and pull myself out of situations that are…
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I’ve recently begun rock painting! It’s a wonderful pastime and I simply love doing it. Here in Stockton is a group of people,people who paint beautiful rocks and hide them here in our city or on while they’re out on vacations…
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Hiking to the top of Rattlesnake Island on lake Winnipesaukee gives you an outlook of not only the island but the vast lake surrounding it. If you live on the island, this landscape can be a beautiful family memory to revisit…
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Here in Stamford a nice river flows right through our city and what we like to fo as family is go and swim in the water. I enjoy spending time with my niece and nephwes. We get to play in the water and just walk around and enjoy…
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I love reading books. I read any type of books, but I am a sucker for romance books. I like learning about different cultures. I would like to learn Korean and Spanish as of right now. But I want to continue learning more as time…
Shared by Ioche
I enjoy folklore that includes fantasy characters, I made the dolls. I was able to use my dog in therapy at our library for building a love of sharing books. Crosby, Stills and Nash is one of my favorite sources of listening…
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I play lacrosse everyone week. It’s my favorite sport besides basketball. I love it so much! I go to tournaments all around my state. I get to hang out with my friends too! I have played lacrosse for 4 years now! Note: not my…
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Drawing is genuinely one of the biggest things for me in the world and art in general I love art history. I love detail details about art facts. Art means the world to me and I really hope that I can share that love through my…
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The falls at Alexander Ramsey Park, this park has paved walking trails that are handicap accessible. Pavilion and picnic area too Small camping area, no hookups, electric hookups are at the fairgrounds next to Tierstegs grocery…
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American Girl is a company that makes dolls that represent different eras of American history, along with dolls that represent you. I’ve been collecting them almost all my life. It’s an expensive and educational and interesting…
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We have a beautiful park near our home where I love to feed the geese and go running and take my daughter to the park. The geese eat right from your hand. Sometimes I go after dinner to exercise before bedtime. Note: not my image.
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Besides flying, I enjoy to sports activities like volleyball (playing and coaching), skateboarding and riding a Onewheel. California has the perfect weather."Friends with the same likes are already friends, even if they've never…
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Each Auburn University’s football team wins a game the whole town comes to downtown auburn (Toomer’s Corner) and roll the Trees with toilet paper. It’s a beautiful tradition that connects everyone involved and so fun to be a part…
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Going to see the Alamo in San Antonio,is special and sacred! We celebrate Texas independence day on March 2nd. Our state bird in the mocking bird. Our state flower is the bluebonnet.Our state tree is the Pecan. Our capital is…
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Fun fact I have a few millipedes . Keeping bugs as pets is a little bit of a niche hobby, but is one I definitely adore . They are sweet , curious and low maintenance . I love to hear them crawl around in their tank on a quiet…
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I live very close to Walt Disney World in Florida also known as the most Magical Place on Earth! I used to work there in the America and Japan Pavilions at Epcot :) It is one of my favorite places to visit when I get the…
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Many places in the USA, whether urban or rural, hold summer parades where people watch various decorated or sponsored vehicles drive by and musicians march, playing fun music. They usually celebrate America or holidays near the…
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like most americans, i live in a small town. which isnt necessarily a good thing but it definitely has its pros. i love going on morning bus rides to the mall. looking at the greenery and the passing houses as i listen to my…
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charlotte is a relatively big city (largest in north carolina) and i’m glad i get to live in a place where i can meet so many diverse people and do such fun and amazing things. there’s so many good restaurants and places to hang…
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Attending Football games on a Saturday night is a sacred event in the fall. It’s an all day event where people share food, laughs, and watch some SEC football. I’ve been lucky to hold season tickets as a student for the last 4…
Shared by Machiavelli
The first two photos is from my bus rides in the morning to school. Sometimes, when the weather is nice, we get to see this beautiful view. The last photo is a picture of my family walking to the park via a trail behind our house.
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It’s a historic town festival located in Michigan. We celebrate summer and the ripening of peaches! We eat everything peaches, crown a peach queen and have a huge parade. After we head to the fair grounds and enjoy the…
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Every 4 years, LGBTQIA+ choruses from around America (and some even from different countries!) join together at the GALA festival to make music together. This year (2024) was my first year. I'm already excited for the 2028…
Shared by Bumblebean1395
I like to go to the local zoo in the mornings to watch the Gorillas eat breakfast and see the cat house exhibits get cleaned. All the animals are so lively in the mornings and most other humans wait till early afternoon to show…
Shared by Notaskinwalker
I couldn’t thrift the spongebob shirt sadly, but it’s alright! I got my secondary and tragus piercing this year which was honestly super fun, and the last photo is just something I saw today that made me super happy for some…
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