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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Personal keepsakes from members in USA

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

My dogs make me happy
Everyday life

My dogs make me happy

These two dogs (rocky and coco) always make me so happy. They are my family and they support me through life, they bring me happiness and isk what id do without them

Shared by Aoda
A cluster of Me
Place

A cluster of Me

One of my favorite places to be is in my office. I have curated it the way I did my room in high school. Each item is a reflection of a different place in my heart.

Shared by Cordelish
Halloween!
Tradition

Halloween!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays(also my birthday) and It’s a super fun American tradition. We dress up in costumes and knock on people’s doors to get candy!

Shared by sadiesm_
Sunset On Campus
Everyday life

Sunset On Campus

My campus is super beautiful! Walking around campus when the sun is setting is always the best as sunsets are always super pretty no matter what time of year it is!

Shared by Sunflower.sunset26
Hikes with my dog bailey
Activity

Hikes with my dog bailey

I love exploring new caves and trails. Anything to keep me outside! And my pup Bailey loves it too! She’s a beagle so she also enjoys our little adventures together!

Shared by Beautyjustice
I love Anime
Activity

I love Anime

I love anime and listening to J pop. I have watched Attack on Titan, OHSHC, Given, and more. I have watched some Studio Ghibli films and I plan on watching them all.

Shared by bell_wants_friends17
Park near my home
Activity

Park near my home

Walking with my dogs in a nearby park. It was a beautiful day with the Cherry Blossoms (imported from Japan 30+ years ago). Even a rainbow came out for the occasion.

Shared by Grateful
The best sushi
Everyday life

The best sushi

I've tried countless sushi restaurants and the one from this picture has been the best so far. We go at least once every 3 months just because it can get expensive.

Shared by Lay Renee
Midwest Sunsets
Everyday life

Midwest Sunsets

I love stopping to catch a good sunset! During the fall and winter they are always beautiful on my way home from work. The sunrises can be equally as breathtaking!

Shared by ShelbHere
The Beach at Saylorville Lake
Activity

The Beach at Saylorville Lake

Walking along the water is so relaxing and tranquil. I love going to the beach at Saylorville to watch the seagulls fly above and to check out the Saylorville Dam.

Shared by spiritkat
I go to church
Faith

I go to church

Every Sunday and Wednesday I go to church and try to be the best Christian I can be. I often do work in my churches nursery watching the babies and I sing in choir.

Shared by Lele07
Therian
Everyday life

Therian

Theriananthropy And Quads Theriananthropy is spiritually being connected to an animal. You cannot choose to become one. If you need more, research is ur best friend

Shared by Sairinious
Going to a baseball game
Everyday life

Going to a baseball game

New York Mets go to the NLDS (National League Division Series)! Grimace (the purple guy) became an honorary mascot, aside from our regular mascots, Mr and Mrs Met.

Shared by mort17
Día de los muertos
Tradition

Día de los muertos

Day of the Dead celebration! My family is Mexican American so every year we honor those in our lives who have passed on with a alter and celebration in their honor.

Shared by Katattackk
4th of July
Event

4th of July

The 4th of July marks the day the US was born (or founded.) Americans across the country celebrate it by shooting fireworks into the air and usually eating a feast.

Shared by Caet_08
Hiking and swimming
Place

Hiking and swimming

Me and my family love to spend our free time outside. We usually go to two spots near us. One we hike and swim In a lake. The other we swim in the river and relax.

Shared by r0se44
Going to Queens
Activity

Going to Queens

Me and my mom tend to go to Queens in New york once a month or could be once a year and we tend to create a stronger bond as we spend the entire day with each other

Shared by moonoon0
Mt Saint Helens Hike
Place

Mt Saint Helens Hike

If you are visiting the Pacific Northwest check out My Saint Helens. This volcano exploded in 1980 and caused an amazing amount of destruction. It is awe-inspiring.

Shared by Onyxori
I enjoy photography
Activity

I enjoy photography

my camera is one of my favorite possessions. there is so much poetry and story to a picture. i like taking pictures, and also being on the other side of the camera!

Shared by Lily_bean
Sitting by the Lake
Activity

Sitting by the Lake

I really love to sit by the lake and watch the waves move. It is very calming and it reminds me how big the world really is. It can also be very thought provoking.

Shared by Ryley S
Mt. St. Helens
Place

Mt. St. Helens

Such a beautiful mountain to hike or just observe. Pictures don’t really do it justice. It’s just such a breathtaking place that I encourage anyone to see in person

Shared by Batniss
Hollyhock dolls
Activity

Hollyhock dolls

When I was a girl, I lived in the country. There were many hollyhock flowers in the ditches. I would pick them and make hollyhock dolls, then play house with them.

Shared by Boopboopbd
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Place

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock Hall is a global point of interest that helps highlight the city of Cleveland. Showcasing stars from all different walks of life and all different genres.

Shared by Zach D
PenPal Letter Sets
Activity

PenPal Letter Sets

Here's a few letter sets with extra stationary I put together for some letters I'm sending out. If you want to be PenPals I'll send you sets that are just as cool!

Shared by Amber Evelyn
Mother Cabrini Shrine
Everyday life

Mother Cabrini Shrine

This is a Shrine in the high mountains to commemorate St. Mother Cabrini, and I feel if I ever moved out of this state I would miss it more than I would ever know.

Shared by Eyeless Painter
Lake Michigan
Place

Lake Michigan

We love to go to the beach and watch the sunset. I grew up right by the lake and enjoy parking the car, listening to music and watching the sun set over the water.

Shared by luvmakeupkawaii
Bay View
Place

Bay View

Bay View is a neighborhood that is probably the textbook definition of a community. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive!! It’s my absolute favorite place in WI

Shared by chOrtiz00
Golden Bear Necklace
Everyday life

Golden Bear Necklace

It is a golden bear necklace that most of the women in my family have and its from Colorado. Colorado has a special place in my heart so I wear the necklace a lot!

Shared by Lennan
Camping at a Park
Activity

Camping at a Park

This is a favorite place to spend time enjoying the forest and nature. We are here for a week every summer and also for day trips and picnics to refresh our souls.

Shared by Amelia4

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