Traditions and everyday life in USA

Festivals, 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.

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Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Walking by the pier
Activity

Walking by the pier

alot of people in my town love to go to the st pete pier to get fresh air, go on a walk, get food and drinks, or watch the sunrise/sunset. you can almost always spot dolphins eating!

Shared by MiranduhJane
Dolliver State Park
Place

Dolliver State Park

My family and I like to go and spend all day hiking along the trails and enjoying nature. It's a quiet and restful place to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect to nature.

Shared by Shadow Girl
Nutcracker ballet preformance
Event

Nutcracker ballet preformance

I was around 12 in the photos, and I was dressed up as the children of Mother Ginger (Polichinelles) I did NOT want that role, because I thought their costumes were ugly (they were.)

Shared by vvsoft
Picnics amongst field of wildflowers
Everyday life

Picnics amongst field of wildflowers

My parents used to take me on picnics in a large field when I was little, my mother was always obsessed with the wildflowers, so they just have always been one of my favorite things.

Shared by Wonder1
Golden Hour
Place

Golden Hour

Late summer afternoon rainstorms make for a truly magical golden hour sunset in the high desert. Rainbows are a common sight during August and September in the land of enchantment.

Shared by Penfriend Rosie
generational family business
Tradition

generational family business

My family has run our business in our city for 110 years! Where I'm from, it's common to see businesses run by 3 to 4 generations of the same family. We're very proud of our legacy!

Shared by ael4447
Park with the best view ever
Place

Park with the best view ever

Sugarhouse Park is a beautiful park with the most beautiful view ever. It’s just down the street from my home so I consider myself very lucky. I can see this view whenever I want. ️

Shared by BrittG
Fun in Texas
Everyday life

Fun in Texas

Texas has many things to do all year round. There are many festivals, restaurants, shops, and conventions. Also, there are many lakes and rivers for swimming, kayaking, and boating.

Shared by Friendlyguy2024
Italian Fig Cookies
Tradition

Italian Fig Cookies

Every year around Christmas time my family who are Italian Americans make the delicious fig cookies and I can never find anything else like it. One of my favorite family traditions.

Shared by Gmoney25
Life in East Grand Forks
Place

Life in East Grand Forks

Life in my small town of East Grand Forks is unlike any place I've lived before. You have UND in Grand Forks, ND ( right across the bridge), amazing riverfronts, and great cuisine!

Shared by Catmom96
my aesthetic
Activity

my aesthetic

this is the kinda feeling i give off !! i really wanna decorate my dream room this way and buy new clothes in this beachy-style !! some of my letters will be beach related too hehe

Shared by devastatedgal
Swiftcreek Reservoir
Place

Swiftcreek Reservoir

This gorgeous reservoir, that provides drinking water to the local area, is surrounded by nature and walking trails. It's serene to stroll through of an evening to see the sunset.

Shared by Taschamarie2024
Living Life Our Way
Everyday life

Living Life Our Way

Last year my husband and I decided to stop renting and exit big city living. We purchased an RV and live in it full time. This is why we call it living life our way....it suits us.

Shared by ALCowgirl
Musicals and theatre productions
Activity

Musicals and theatre productions

I like to go see theatre productions whenever I can, whether that’s with friends, or my family. I’ve been to more recently, and I’m going to Broadway this summer to see a few more!

Shared by sienna_22
I enjoy photography
Everyday life

I enjoy photography

One of my hobbies is photography, specifically of sunsets. In my area you can get breathtaking views. There isn’t a lot of geological features in the way so you can see for miles.

Shared by Nyxmira
Abuelita Chocolate Tablet
Tradition

Abuelita Chocolate Tablet

The best hot chocolate ever! My family is from Mexico so this is the most popular one over there. It is a tablet and you can make lots of things with it. Hot chocolate, Mole, etc.

Shared by moolahmoo
Creating Art
Activity

Creating Art

I love creating art! I grew up painting and drawing. Im not a professional but being creative is a very important part of who I am! Id love to share my work with anyone interested!

Shared by Aryha
I love painting
Activity

I love painting

I enjoy painting canvases, sometimes rocks. I use acrylics mostly, sometimes watercolor. I want to start trying out oils. I often paint nature like flowers, mountains, and sunsets.

Shared by Violet XIV
my pet cows
Everyday life

my pet cows

I have a pet cow. She grew up around dogs so she thinks she is one. If you call out her name she’ll come to you. And she likes to be pet. Her favorite scratchy spot is her cheeks.

Shared by Bri.png
Roller Arena Party Zone
Activity

Roller Arena Party Zone

Sometimes I really like going to the roller rink and skating or people watching. Sometimes I go with my friends but not often since they're not as interested in skating as me lol.

Shared by SodiePop
Easter celebrations!!
Faith

Easter celebrations!!

Every year my family gathers for Easter. It a tradition by my grandmother who is the glue to our family. We make it magical for the children and Thank God for everything we have.

Shared by Emi3
Visiting the fair
Event

Visiting the fair

My family and I and honestly the whole city go the fare every year around summee time. We eat delicious Hawaiian or Mexican food. The rides aren't big but its fun to walk around.

Shared by Beautifulsea
Music Festivals
Event

Music Festivals

I attend EDM music festivals. Some people call them “raves.” But, they are much more than that. It’s a time to come together with 1,000s of like minded people and bond over arts.

Shared by Ktoocool
American Football in Tampa, Florida
Event

American Football in Tampa, Florida

This is the picture from an American Football game where the college team, the University of South Florida (USF) Bulls were playing The University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights

Shared by RandomCitizen
Chinese Lantern Festival
Activity

Chinese Lantern Festival

Once every couple of years, Centennial Olympic Park will host a light festival with lots of beautiful exhibits! I went in 2019 and took these photos of some of my favorite pieces.

Shared by Bonkstance
Ostara - Spring Equinox
Everyday life

Ostara - Spring Equinox

For Ostara (the spring equinox, a symbol of new light and new beginnings) we have an egg hunt with runes that tell us what the light side of the year (spring/summer) will be like.

Shared by dabunniboi
Gardening from Home
Activity

Gardening from Home

I tend to a small garden that usually has different types of tomatoes, sometimes pumpkins or another type of squash. I also like to grow herbs. I also raised chickens for a while!

Shared by MacKenzie Dailey
Renaissance Festival
Event

Renaissance Festival

These are some pictures from a Renaissance Festival. An event where people get together, and can dress up. There are different vendors, events, games, history, and even jousting!

Shared by AWonderingSkein
Twenty One Pilots FPE Event
Event

Twenty One Pilots FPE Event

I was so lucky to be able to snag a ticket to this event! I got to see so much memorabilia and even got a signed (not printed) photo and it was one of the best times of my life !

Shared by Lala Darling
Christmas White Elephant
Activity

Christmas White Elephant

Every year, my family gets together to exchange gifts and play the white elephant Christmas game. It’s so much fun and it’s friendly competition. it brings me closer to everyone

Shared by Melanie999

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