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 76 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
I love exploring nature, and capturing every moment. Going for walks and seeing everything around me is something I can do everyday. The little things in life are so precious to me, and I love sharing it with others!
Shared by Toriaforever
I recently went on a road trip to the Appalachian mountains. It was a LOT of driving, so I drank loads of Red Bull. While there, I did a lot of hiking and sightseeing. I've included some images of my beautiful trip.
Shared by Adi33
I belong to several groups who go off roading their 4wd vehicles. There is lots of public lands in Nevada with roads and trails. We also sponsor clean up days where we haul out trash that's been dumped in the desert.
Shared by Laura A
Gravel cycling in the US has become a loved activity that I am grateful for. Endurance cycling has taught me that there is so much to see in the world. Things you wouldn't see if you were simply driving by in a car.
Shared by Reapers Peach
During the holiday season, my family loves to take the leftover pie crust scraps and turn them into delicious little treats. Set out as a single strip, covered with butter, and then sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
Shared by xRebel_Angelx
in the waterways of georgia lies a delightful reconstruction of the fort placed there in 1724, called for king george i spend a significant time there volunteering and teaching history to students and visitors alike!
Shared by the_troodon
In my city, everyone always goes to football games, whether it be high school or college. The most prominent football game that occurs is at the Rose Bowl, where almost everyone goes to watch the two finalist teams.
Shared by alessa3
I live near the coast so there are lots of beaches near me. I’ve always been a fan of swimming and stay in the water for quite a long time, my momma used to call me a mermaid. I also enjoy a good sunbathe with a book
Shared by NightSky45
The word mum comes from the name of the flower chrysanthemum and in Texas for our homecoming dance people make their mum with ribbon, feathers, and other things to personalize it, and make it a reflection of yourself
Shared by Mariswrld
I know a lot of people who do traditional drawing on paper but I personally prefer to draw digitally. I have the 1st generation Apple Pencil and an apple iPad to draw on! I do mainly fanart or anime type art styles.
Shared by -Taba-
I love going to our local beaches! It's a delicacy to eat clam chowder with a view of the ocean... I also love spending time doing bonfires, boogyboarding, I TRY to surf, and I love spending time with friends there!
Shared by ScrawnySock
Though I live in Ohio, I am very close to West Virginia so my first ever pride was the Huntington Pride Festival in 2019! It is a memory I will cherish forever
Shared by itsabatfad
Keeping a daily gratitude journal is a great way to keep your sights set on the positive things happening in your life. It is a great way to keep a posture of gratitude and encourage more blessings to come your way.
Shared by NY152
The Philly Art Museum has the steps that Rocky Balboa ran up in the training scene in the movie Rocky :) Theres a big statue of him by the entrance. It also is full of amazing art and sculpture. and suits of armor!
Shared by purplemoons
The United States, though young, has a rich history. There is much to see and do to interact with and see this history. Everything from Native American communities to the founding of this country, and the Civil War
Shared by LavenderandFireflies
Here, we wear lei (garlands) for special occasions or to greet our friends and family to Hawai'i. The plumeria flower is both fragrant and beautiful and symbolizes the Aloha Spirit that is shared with one another.
Shared by PinotNPoiDogs
King's Games are enjoyable to attend. It is a great place to be during the hockey season; it's cold and amazing. It is a joyful place to be at any time of the year. Hockey culture in the USA brings me a lot of joy.
Shared by Liz89
White Christmas is one of my favorite Christmas movies ever. A story taking place after WW2 in Vermont USA in 1954, filled with song and dance and the Christmas spirit! Please watch it this coming Christmas season!
Shared by SunDialEclipse
These are just a few of my own personal photos, the first one is a moss agate flame, the second is some budding flowers from a tree, and the final is a picture of some perlers I made for a concert I was attending.
Shared by Emma Maeve
This is my dog. He’s been with me through so much. I adopted him when I was 21, in now 27. I don’t know what I would do without him. He is the definition of man’s best friend as well as what it means to be loyal.
Shared by Rocket14
It seemed to be a day like any other... It was December, the sky was blue and the wind breeze was cold. I was reading Tarot and I don't know when I wanted to look for four leaf clovers, but I did and I found them.
Shared by CorazonDePajarito
This is our local Spring. The state park office holds functions for the local fisherfolk, and educational events for the kiddos. It's a lovely place to take to the walking path on an early morning or late evening.
Shared by Bitterwords
Mardi Gras (also known as Carnival) is traditionally celebrated on “Fat Tuesday,” the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. In many areas, however, Mardi Gras has evolved into a week-long festival.
Shared by Holly-Katz
In Christmas my family get together all the people who live around the area and we eat this type of bread where theirs a little doll inside and if you get it in your bread you have to cook the next Sunday tamales.
Shared by Adi159
Lakeshore Dr in Chicago,IL.... Just take a walk along the path, see Lake Michigan and enjoy the breeze and the sounds of the day or nite. Visit the Du Sable Museum or Shedd Aquarium. Catch a game at Soldier Field
Shared by Ary Ary
If you are a fan of the Buffalo Bills football (American football-though I love the other type "soccer"as well). This is what you say to greet other fans of the Buffalo Bills as well as when cheering the team on.
Shared by BlueHues99
BayArea Hospitality is my FB page where I post things in our coummunity. And the hummingbird is meaningful since we see them in the spring until the fall. My mom loved hummingbirds so they are meaningful to me.
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