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 82 of 159Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
The sky is holding its breath.A thin moon—barely there—like something that refused to disappear completely.The light is leaving, slowly,not in a rush,as if even the day is reluctant to let go.
Shared by Maggie88
I love going to my favorite local coffee shop for a cappuccino and a raspberry oat bar! I usually go alone and bring a novel with me for some one on one time with myself. Perfect way to chill.
Shared by indiecouch
Carne asada is a Mexican dish and tradition. Getting together with family and friends just to eat carne asada is one of my favorite things. It’s like a barbecue for white people. But better ;)
Shared by Zule123
Every year on the 20th of October my family has a pumpkin carving contest, the first one is mine and the other two are my two youngest brother’s. It is always a fun competition between family.
Shared by Athea
Music and concerts are huuuuge in my state. We have a whole genre of music named after our most popular city, and have actually caused small earthquakes with our passion for different artists.
Shared by Bananass
Friendsgiving is a modern tradition where friends get together the weekend before or after Thanksgiving to have a dinner party without family. For those over 21, usually we get pretty drunk :)
Shared by jasmine40927
I like collecting crystals. I just recently started doing this, but I love crystals and the meaning + energies they have. I have a lot of anxiety, and my crystals have been helping with that.
Shared by Skipzel
We have crazy and long Christmas Puerto Rico, full of laughter lots of food and loud music~ normally you do this with families and friends from the beginning of November to the end of January!
Shared by Alexandra Serrano
Vacation with my older brother and his wife, went to California we did Catalina island, stood on the deck of the USS Iowa, Disneyland, WB studios, and lots of other attractions in that area.
Shared by Peaking around
There's not much to do around where i live, so me and my friends visit cemeteries often, leaving flowers on graves that don't have any, and overall just visiting and showing our respects. :)
Shared by ashbear48
Went to Atlanta with my university’s volunteer center to volunteer at a no-kill animal shelter and this place was near where we were staying. Beautiful scenery and wonderful adorable animals
Shared by Luna M
Ever since I first learned how to read I fell in love with it. It’s like being transported to another time or place. There are no words to describe how it makes you feel when you’re reading.
Shared by Phoenix_5Every year in January we celebrate the day we adopted our dog,Bear. We celebrate it more then his birthday because we can remember it. We get him new toys and make his favorite food for him.
Shared by Nava
We are extremely family orientated and we always always celebrate the holidays! We either have big bbqs or smaller in home gatherings! We love to play games, go riding on our quads and fish!
Shared by Speewill
Every year our school has this athletic sport called cross country. It involves a team of runners who run up to three miles in a large race with competing schools. Commonly referred to as XC.
Shared by Nikthastik
This is my local library (where I get my manga from). Before the pandemic I would spend lots of time here with my friends! Last year they taught people how to make sushi (only adults though)!
Shared by shoyodearest
In Native American cultures, there is a spiritual item most commonly called a dreamcatcher. The legend of the dreamcatcher differs between the tribes of America but their purpose is the same.
Shared by Mirich
After you complete an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral program, you’re eligible to walk in a graduation. It’s a celebration of your accomplishments. I recently got my Master’s!
Shared by kacaloma
Every year the crew throws a themed Halloween party. 2023 was circus roadshow, 2024 was The Addams Family in which I was creature. 2025 is supposed to be Shrek bit I'm not entirely on board.
Shared by Brennan
Sun bathing in my hometown next to the lake with my dad. It is such a nice place to live and to come on vacation. Afterwards, we went and got dinner and a drink at one of our favorite spots!
Shared by Sammybee1234
i grew up in Ventura, CA. we learn how to surf before we can walk. After we surf we look for shells and sea glass on the beach. sometimes seals come to the shore and we watch them from afar
Shared by Sarina Soto
Well, every summer me and either my mom or dad will go out to a vacation anywhere in the world and we will have a fun vaca! Me and my sisters all do the same thing! So we all get a vacation!
Shared by Charlotte Rose
many people love to skate and surf in california, but i don’t live that near to the beach so i just skate with my friends :) here is me at a skatepark carving a bowl for the very first time!
Shared by coffeecrumbs
I love the beach, whether it be going for a swim, going fishing, cooking out, or whatever. I love spending time with my friends we can just talk story with each other and have a good time.
Shared by Yoshiko
More towards the east side of the united states, there is a BUNCH of historic buildings and museums aimed to educated the public on events and make sure we don't forget apart of our history
Shared by Hailey090
Picklesburgh is an event in pittsburgh (my city) where you can walk around and get all sorts of pickles, or any pickled food. i go with my friends every year and we all get pickle t-shirts.
Shared by ellanicotra
When I was a 2nd year in high school we went to Artena in Italy, where we rode donkeys to the highest point in the city. It was a great time, and I regularly think about going back someday.
Shared by Crow_Scribe
Enjoyed a concert in Cincinnati: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Cheap Trick. Music was great! A fun time with my friends, and just enough alcohol to feel warm and happy? I love music !!
Shared by Chatty
I recently became interested in skateboarding again. I skated when I was a teenager. A lot of people my age are picking it up again. I’m not into doing tricks, just cruising at the park.
Shared by Frozencarrots
This is my favorite place to go when I visit my grandmas, which is four hours away from where I live. It’s fun to search for certain albums, or just look around and chat with the owner. :)
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