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 73 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Whenever we have a family barbecue or cookout, the young people of the family bring food and anything else we may need. The elders don’t have to do anything but enjoy the family( even though they still end up wanting to…
Shared by Jayb98
I like to travel around Oregon exploring the mountains, rivers, lakes, beaches, and everything else. The first photo my brother took in New York! The second is a rhododendron garden in Oregon, and the third is a mountain in…
Shared by LilyRose
Every year, after the 30 days of Ramadan, my family and close community prepare a feast with lots of food to celebrate the end of the fast. We eat together, usually in the form a banquet, play games and sometimes we exchange…
Shared by Liftedhands
There's a world of biodiversity in the eastern plains of Colombia, which we call El Llano and where a big part of my family is from. I would always take pictures of all the animals, such at the spider monkey you see in the…
Shared by Sofico
These views are my background in my little town! This was right outside of an outdoor theatre, and it was my first time seeing a musical, I saw it with a dear friend. It was awesome and I can’t wait to do it again with loved ones.
Shared by Gauche
These pictures are taken from our seats for a Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins ice hockey game. We go to this match up every year. The arena is call American Airlines Center. The Dallas Mavericks basketball team plays here too.
Shared by ThumpersRoi
In my free times after work I enjoy winding down doing crafting, and going out and about walking with my pooch, Scout. I also enjoy just spending time outside whether it be reading or camping or sitting around a fire having smores
Shared by DaniRae180
In my religion I was able to get baptized which meant I got to keep the Holy Ghost with me at all times now. It is such a great experience and I was so happy to share it with my missionaries who held my hand the whole way through.
Shared by Lizzie123
Florida is surround on thee sides by water, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is a multi-ethnic state and tropical. Rich, lush flora and fauna, many animals and ocean life. Many cruise liners have Florida as a destination…
Shared by Mango7
I have been going to Wakulla Springs since I was a little girl and now I take my family. It is a beautiful State Park in Florida with manatees, gators an beautiful birds. It is a great place to swim in the summer when it is so…
Shared by Craftyrn
I really enjoy baking and have found that cookies are a fun way to express this, as well as very easy to share. I bake so so many cookies that on the spread sheet I keep track on it's more than one batch every two days on average.
Shared by Joey Massier
Día de muertos or day of the dead is celebrated all round Mexico and Mexican American families to remember their passed loved ones, it’s adorned with food pastries drinks bright colors and music to signify death isn’t a sad thing
Shared by Kaseiii
Spring Grove Cemetery is one of the largest in the U.S. It is also an arboretum with many significant trees. The people of Cincinnati see Spring Grove as ore than a resting place for loved ones' remains--many events are held here.
Shared by GoodEnergy
This is my first pottery piece. This year me and my friends are exploring all the activities and hobbies that we have always wanted to do. The first one we did was a pottery class that we took last month. This was my first piece.
Shared by Haley_webb_
after going to high school, you have a traditional graduation ceremony to celebrate and end your high school career :) . you have to walk along the podium to get your diploma, when they call your name and you wear a special gown !
Shared by yu_emi
Lots of people across the world keep scrapbooks but this particular one of mine is from high school. American Football is a big deal in the U.S. I was a cheerleader in high school & often attended games in University as well.
Shared by Reptile Barbie
I was born in an Island called Puerto Rico and we are descendents of the Taíno Indians. One of the things I remembered the most of our tradition as Islander is eating Casava Bread with fish as our Ancesters the Taíno Indians did.
Shared by Lizzette Marie Sanchez
I enjoy hiking around a place near me called Castle Wood State Park. It has amazing views and awesome trails. You can hike through the woods, along the river, or even on top of some rocky bluffs. Amazing place to take photographs.
Shared by Benjamin Petty
I chose Allianz field as a keepsake because going there and feeling the energy from the fans(me being one of them) and watching my favorite team play is just an experience that will be with you for the rest of your life. Go mnufc!
Shared by Mia Geelhoed
Built in 1901 and 1909, Pratt’s two water towers became local legends in 1956 when a group of high school students painted “HOT” on one and “COLD” on the other. What started as a prank became a beloved part of the town’s history!
Shared by PencilPusher
Prom is a dance event that happens in high school that is meant for juniors and seniors. The flowers are called a corsage (the left) and a boutonniere (the right). It's a fun time with friends and especially if you like to dance!
Shared by SunnySky22
i live in a very active city that also has a great coffee and food scene. one of mine and my friends' favorite activities is walking the boardwalk around the river in our city to reach our favorite coffee and breakfast taco truck
Shared by megurey
At my college, it’s very normal to see people walking their dogs on campus. Typically college campuses in my part of the country are surrounded by apartments, so many times you’ll see people exercising with their pets on campus.
Shared by DuckysMom
It takes a few hours to drive to the ocean from where I live. But, it’s always worth it to me regardless. Somehow I usually only find time in the winter or early spring to go which isn’t normal for most people. Still, I like it.
Shared by Halmus chalybeus
Every Saturday my family has like a family hangout kind of thing at my house my parents make food while me aunts and uncles talk to each other and it’s also I time when I can catch up with my cousins and gossip about family stuff
Shared by Adi12
I am an Episcopalian Christian. I often participate in worship services, which are quite traditional at my church. I process with the choir and priests, read prayers on behalf of the whole congregation, and give people communion.
Shared by madicana
i love my bedroom before sunset it’s my favorite place to be during that specific 30 min period, doesn’t last long but it’s so pretty. not to be cliche but it’s like the whole world goes quiet and nothing else matters except then
Shared by chai.tea
The bird was purely luck giving me perfect timing. When I was here, I was relaxed and at peace. Behind me there were huge rocks with some sort of stains on them and they looked like waterfalls. It was a good day to make memories.
Shared by American Taehyung
This is a photographer of my old guinea pig i had when i was 8, she was so sweet and gentle, i miss her alot. Her name was Ginny, i know not that creative but i suck at names (i literally named one of my current fish Rising Sun)
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