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 8 of 159
There's amazing rock art all over the US Southwest, created by the ancestors of Native American nations, sometimes called the Anasazi (though this name is controversial). They created highly developed civilizations, with whole…
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I know i wasn’t supposed to do travel but i traveled within my country, so i think it’s ok. In my church, every summer we get to go camping in the wilderness for a few days with our group, just to strengthen our testimonies and…
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School is a large part of my life so I included some of my outfits for spirit week that I did in high school. Though because of the pandemic I haven’t been able to do any events the last year at college I decided to show off my…
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On the first of November, we celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. This holiday involves the family praying for their loved ones who have passed away. We make Ofrendas and offer food and fruits and some flowers called Cempazuchitl which…
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Fourth of july is my favorite holiday in america!! This is the day we all go on the beach, get together, wear red white and blue and once the sun goes down, everyone runs around with glow sticks and sparklers. This is the day the…
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Sports are very popular where I live and I play soccer for my school. This past season, we won Sectionals (the championship for our area) and we went all the way to the NYS Championship game. Our school has never had a soccer…
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My family has a history of baking cookies at Christmas, but one of the best things we do with all members of our family (even the non-bakers) is decorate sugar cookies or gingerbread. Sometimes even for other holidays like…
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Established at the fork of the Trinity River in 1849 by Major Ripley Arnold, the Fort Worth Stockyards represented the last “civilized” outpost for cowboys driving cattle to market along the famous Chisholm Trail. By the…
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Hiking is a really popular activity in Arizona. It’s enjoyed year round but it’s most popular in the fall and winter months. Two of the most well known mountains in Phoenix are Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak. Tour groups…
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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a really fascinating historical landmark located in Buxton, North Carolina. It's 198 ft (about 60 m) tall, which makes it the tallest lighthouse in the United States and North America. It takes 257…
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Rodeo originated in the southwestern part of the United States and Mexico. It began as a way for cowboys (cattlemen) to show their every day skills and compete with eachother. It remains a popular sport/event all across the…
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Heceta Head Light is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast 13 miles north of Florence, and 13 miles south of Yachats in the United States. It is located at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, a state park, midway up a…
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My family has always been about trail riding with dirt bikes and four wheelers. Every year since I was kid we would spend most weekends in the woods doing what we love most RIDING. I got my first dirtkbike at four years old!! It…
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Thanksgiving is an American tradition where every family gathers together and have a little feast. The traditional foods are turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie! There is also a Thanksgiving day parade and a lot of…
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On the 4th of July, we celebrate the last signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is a document that told everyone that America is its own country, not just a few colonies. We celebrate this by lighting…
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Here in Southern California, hiking is a very popular activity to do during free time on a beautiful, sunny day. I personally love hiking and love to enjoy it with my dog! The pictures include my favorite hikes near where I live…
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Part restaurant, part bakery, and total explosion of light and colour, decorated for Christmas year-round, this Market Sq behemoth has been dishing out Mexican staples since 1941. Its interlinked dining rooms are busy with…
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I work as a librarian at my local public library! Public libraries are a staple in the United States and everyone can get a free library card in their town. You can check out books, DVDs, board games, and so much more with your…
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Fiesta San Antonio is a vibrant, multi-day celebration honoring the city's diverse heritage. It includes colorful parades like the Battle of Flowers, lively events, and delicious food festivals showcasing Tex-Mex flavors. Locals…
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This is a dessert from my original hometown of St. Louis, located in the state of Missouri. Basically, it is a very sweet cake, made of flour, vanilla, powdered sugar and butter. It is ADDICTIVE. If you ask anybody outside of…
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Basketball is a great way to spend time with family, friends, and be in an communal environment that is just fun. The nuggets won the championship this year so the state of colorado is extremely excited and United. I usually go…
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Lately, it has been hard to find things to do, especially during covid in Iowa, so I have been going on walks on the trails a lot more often. These are actually from three separate trails in my state! It seems like a lot of the…
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At the foot of a mountain, the Snack Shack was a place for snowmobilers to congregate and get some hot food in the winter. Riders—groups and individuals alike—would stop there to socialize and take a break from their long…
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My family are Mexican and Canadian i get alot of reactions like "wow that's a weird combo" I never thought about it but my Gma and her family moved to the US from Canada when she was 14yr. I have the accent some how lol. I am…
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Egg hunting comes around once a year in the Easter holiday. Easter is the day that Jesus rose from the grave, and the Christian celebration of it. The egg was a symbol of new life and the new life emerging from a shell. The eggs…
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The Amish, a religious group who maintain a separate way of life that revolves around farming and being independent of modern conveniences like cars, electricity, and cell phones are known for their beautiful handmade quilts…
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A festival celebrating Portuguese culture in my town. There is carnival games and rides. There is also live music and Portuguese food such as bifanas and caldo verde. Bifanas are steak sandwich’s on Portuguese rolls, caldo verde…
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Every year my family gathers together to pick different types of fruit. We love to go blueberry and cherry picking. This usually takes place in the last few weeks of summer. Some places will also have a small petting zoo. The…
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Every spring, my town in Mount Vernon, Washington, holds Tulip season. It is where acres upon acres of tulips in full bloom, and people from all over come and celebrate the spring season with us. It is a beautiful place full of…
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