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 81 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
In Mexico on sept 16 we celebrate the fight that gave way to our independence from spain :) At around midnight on the 15 we go to city square and all give a loud cry just as Miguel Hidalgo did !
Shared by sanrioprincess
One of my favorite things to do is drive to Hilton Head Island, SC, one of the many southeast coast beaches in the US, and watch the sun rise while enjoying a small snack or just reading a book.
Shared by aguadesandia
I really enjoy being outside in God's creation. I love the forests and the rivers and beaches. Just admiring its beauty and it's sense of peace. Breathing fresh and and connecting with the maker.
Shared by GreyHeart
I really liked a painting called "The New York Office" in my local museum, then I happened to know that my local museum had a model simulating the painting for visitors to take pictures with lol.
Shared by queenofsaigon
It’s a full blown ukulele festival that happens in my hometown! Musicians come to play (usually on a ukulele), there are food vendors and art vendors. I’ve been part of this since the beginning!
Shared by Melanielora
my favorite city in the whole world !! it somehow managed to keep it’s charm even as the world evolved. the old pastel buildings are infinite within the city, and unforgettable when you leave it.
Shared by goldfish305
Nearly every day, Ballet gives me an opportunity to express myself, move my body, and interact with friends. Dancing is one of my favorite things in the world because of how much joy it gives me.
Shared by GinnyandJazzy
Every Saturday from 5-9 pm, me and my friends with go and hang out and walk in the park, we always make sure our schedules aren’t busy so we can do this! This has been going on for around a year!
Shared by Sxble
Thrift shops offer treasures of all kinds. I collect vintage postcards and enjoy scavenging thrift shops to find them. My friends look in thrift shops as well. You never know what you might find.
Shared by artsybarb
Every Saturday my family and I go on a car ride to see different parts of where I live and to explore, we walk on trails and bridges when we find nice places we want to get out of the car to see.
Shared by florence
I’m not really sure what a keepsake is but a tradition of mine between me and my two other friends is that we play video games after school or work together. It’s always us three and I love that.
Shared by Shrimpylovee
Although I was born and raised outside of my home country, I love to read and write Urdu poetry! I have many books and listen to a lot of ghazals and poetries on the internet. I write some, too!
Shared by theaaminator
I enjoy reading alone, it is calming, a nice to do. any free time I have I will try to read a book. romance novels are my preferred books. I want to expand my book bucket list of books to read.
Shared by yoursturlymarie.11
I love going to the lake and taking my lunch with me. I sit at a table with a bench and eat and write and pen pal. I clear my mind and enjoy the trees and water and the breeze. It is so peaceful
Shared by PebblesMama
this is the bat colony bridge where you can sit before dusk and watch hundreds of mexican free-tailed bats fly out from under it!! i love going there and seeing them, they always make me smile.
Shared by nhwc97
Every year our state has a state fair. Lots of "food on a stick," music, amusement rides, agriculture and cool things. Thousands of people show up every day and it lasts about a week.
Shared by NO8DO
This is a week in high school where we do daily dress up themes, fun games, and competitions. The 12th grade students get voted onto a royalty court and compete to win homecoming king or queen!
Shared by Rach617
I’m pagan, and celebrate Samhain! This is where I celebrate the harvest season and also commemorate my relatives who have passed. I make an altar for this and spend time taking walks in nature.
Shared by Grandpaaesthetic
The slow glowing breath of day before it becomes night. The sunlight is warm and softens, stretching across the entire sky. Some days you can see Aurora Borealis at night when the sky is clear.
Shared by MoonlitTide
I can spend days walking around a bookstore! The smell of books, fun trinkets, a calm atmosphere...I love it. You can also meet people with similar interests and talk about your favorite books!
Shared by sadielizzy
I used to live a very hard life, I was homeless for a little while and this was taken at my first actual home, where it was just me and my mom, not some rendom people where we had to couch-serf
Shared by idkmyname24
When the Columbus Crew play a home game at Lower.com stadium, people from all over Ohio gather to watch the game and cheer. The stadium is alive and loud, but an amazing atmosphere nonetheless.
Shared by katiebugwrites
Deity work is something I believe in, and while I don’t have a proper altar up yet, I do have some items collected to make one for Aphrodite. (Pics are inspo for what I want mine to look like)
Shared by Prettyandupset
Basically, me and my best friend do this thing during school where we scream super loudly in my car before going to class. It sounds insane and like we need help but it actually helps a lot lol
Shared by jellybellie34
When I opened my first Hirono blind box, I got the healer from City of Mercy. It was during a tough time for me, and starting my own collection from that moment on has been a source of comfort.
Shared by Nicko
Visiting punk and metal shows was something I had never done until I met my husband. We have made so many memories together at a small bar, listening to small bands absolutely crush their sets!
Shared by Just_A_Turnip_Head
Near Kalaloch lodge on the coast of Washington state is this beautiful tree known as the Tree of Life that is popular among photographers and adventurers. My favorite time to see it is sunrise.
Shared by TravelingCrane
I always go on walks, to other people this might seem normal but the walks are how I escape from things like any issue. They are also a form of comfort for me, so that I calm down from the day.
Shared by FrogBro
Every spring break as we call it in other places they call it a holiday. I go down to aunts on South Carolina where that's located in the US is like the climate and temperature of Cairns sorta.
Shared by ZachtheExplorer02
Art in Bloom is an event at Minneapolis Institute of art. Fresh Flower arrangements, inspired by particular pieces, are placed throughout the museum. This is a free event every year in April.
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