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 80 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Every Saturday night we take turn on whise night it is to pick an activity for all of us to do. We have done movie nights, drawing nights, clay fave making, and a lot more. Each week is different.
Shared by Gulducot
These swans are descendants from Swans that were given to the city from Queen Elizabeth I. They're very famous in the city they are from and the entire city of Lakeland, Florida is dedicated to them.
Shared by RandomCitizen
Music and concerts are some of my absolute favorite things ever!! My favorite venue has to be Red Rocks because it is so amazing to listen to my favorite music outside with huge rocks surrounding me!
Shared by JJulia
My work place is like one big family and every Sunday after I work an overnight shift with my coworker the rest of our coworkers meet up at a new breakfast spot and we have a meal like a big family.
Shared by KaneKTales
Texas is none for being bigger than ever and having large stuff here in my town we make mums it’s a friendly way of showing support during homecoming week to our team we take football very seriously
Shared by Izzy2500
Because the pandemic has taken its toll on the USA, we can not go to school in person. Therefore, we do it online on a program called zoom. On zoom, we can conduct classes while we are still at home.
Shared by lily<3
I like top go searching for, and chasing, birds. I go to various places - parks, marshes, lakeshores - in search of various species of birds to see, especially in the spring when they are migrating.
Shared by BirderGirl
on the 4th of july every year, americans gather in fields and open city areas to watch fireworks paint the sky with bright colors because it's the day we declared ourselves independent from britain.
Shared by jadelizard
I went for a walk in my new town one day and explored. I recently moved her in March 2021. Now I live in walking distance to my work. I enjoy being by the water. It refreshes my soul and renews me.
Shared by Inspvis
I visited Dubai recently in March 2024 and it was my favorite place ever! I absolutely loved this place and would go back again any time. The shopping mall was insane and the people were so kind:)
Shared by Swmtoo
My dog named Remy is a very loving pup! He is almost 8 months old and he is full of energy. He loves being outside and taking naps. He loves slinging his toys around the house and knock stuff over.
Shared by Railey Brown
Im in Jrotc and we have an end of the year Banquet to award those who has done great and shown well leadership. I got promoted to be a Battalion Executive Officer which makes me 2nd in the command.
Shared by Tiani
This is where I like to go to study when I have a break from classes for a little bit. I order a coffee and sit outside when the weather is nice and enjoy a view of the water while I am studying.
Shared by keeks2018
I do lots of outdoor activities with my troop including: backpacking, camping, hiking, and canoeing. There are lots of opportunities to get outside in my state so many people are very outdoorsy!
Shared by PenpalFawn
Almost every year, you can experience incredible sandstorms, the sky turns red while the dust and the heat charge the clouds with electricity producing amazing shapes, lightning and heavy rainfall!
Shared by Kamui
I love to take my dog for walks. I also take her to the dog park so she can play with other dogs. The first two pictures are of her when she was smaller and the last picture is her as of right now.
Shared by Emalie Mitchell
I love the feeling of gliding on the ice on a inch of a metal blade and I made it a tradition of mine to start each winter season with a new friend who has never been ice skating and teaching them.
Shared by Damar.
Every year for my birthday my family and friends get together and attempt to finish an escape room. There are clues and puzzles to solve to get to the final key. You have to finish within an hour.
Shared by Lawchick
Jazz musicians from across the U.S. perform for one weekend annually for at my state capital's Jazz Fest. This was a fun weekend for the community to come together and hear great music at no cost.
Shared by Blue Millenium
I'm the lead guitarist (electric) in my band and lead singer!We perform around the city and the ones nearby,(I don't have any pics of us performing so here's some random thing from pinterest lolz)
Shared by Willowzz
We used to have car shows that we'd frequent. They were to show off classic cars from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Something I miss now as an adult since it doesn't seem to happen as much as it used to.
Shared by Daks888
Hotdogs, lemonade, and chips make up a quintessential american meal! We often have hotdogs and cheeseburgers on celebration days; but it never feels as right as eating them on our independence day
Shared by Log
We have monthly sleepovers where well pick a movie or series ans dress like characters, and theme food around it. Last time we did the hunger games, and my friend was Effie, and we ate peeta bread
Shared by whataboutviolet
I love going to Disneyland! I’m a big fan of their animatronics and creativity :) I like going during the offseason because i get overwhelmed in big crowds. i have made many happy memories there.
Shared by AZWerewolf
We Love going on picnics! going to different places and doing different activities to keep as memories and to keep us busy while we enjoy the nature around us, along with taking photos of course.
Shared by Maddiii
We love cactus here! I have a claret cup hedgehog. Also Albuquerque hosts an international hot air balloon fiesta each year. We love being outdoors, too. Here is the Rio Grande river at Taos, NM.
Shared by RiriNM
Me and my whole family get together and each make a different Puerto Rican dish and we all just eat together and spend time together (this mainly happens at holidays but it’s still a chaotic time)
Shared by The small Hispanic.
I watch Breakfast at Tiffany's whenever I'm sad or lonely and eventually i feel better. I love how its slow its not some cheezy annoying film where I'm two minutes their kissing. Its almost real.
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