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.

Soldier Adoption
Activity

Soldier Adoption

We call it soldier adoption, but we help with supplies, letters, and providing levity to soldiers stationed overseas to help with loneliness and isolation.

Shared by WNC2AK
Southern Sunsets
Place

Southern Sunsets

Sunsets on the Coast of Southern United States have a special place in my heart. They always remind me of home and the things I cherish about living here.

Shared by ecsurf
Feeding the duck army
Activity

Feeding the duck army

Sometimes I like to go to my local park and feed the ducks and point at the ones I think are most beautiful or unique. My husband calls them his duck army.

Shared by Phoenix303
Lake Lure, NC
Place

Lake Lure, NC

One of my favorite places in North Carolina. Lake Lure is also where the film Dirty Dancing was filmed!! Perfect place to be at peace and one with nature.

Shared by XMamaShad0wzX
Zapotec Indian population
Tradition

Zapotec Indian population

Zapotec are middle American Indian population living in eastern and southern Oaxaca in southern Mexico. My family is from southern Oaxaca in the mountains.

Shared by heza-moon
Growing my own food.
Everyday life

Growing my own food.

The most exciting part of the spring season, new growth! This is in my garden, but I love seeing the new leaves everywhere, the mountains regaining color.

Shared by Ham
Mushroom Finds in State Park
Activity

Mushroom Finds in State Park

I enjoy our Tennessee State Parks. There are so many with diverse terrains. Henry Horton State Park is where I discovered these mushrooms along the trail.

Shared by Sunshine60
A day at my school
Everyday life

A day at my school

This photo was taken on March 13, 2020. It was mid-term week but the weather was pretty. It was also the last time I stepped on campus because of Covid-19.

Shared by Dulcedelechheee
Writing Poetry
Activity

Writing Poetry

I love poetry and writing in general. I also love art, so I get to put both together and show who I am. I write everyday and I paint/draw/create everyday.

Shared by BecMay
Acrylic painting
Activity

Acrylic painting

Acrylic painting is a newfound hobby I began after christmas. Art sherpa was my inspiration. Now I have an online beginner art group with almost 60 members

Shared by Jill monroe
Winter in Michigan
Everyday life

Winter in Michigan

This time of year I only go out if I have to! I usually go out to go to work or get groceries, Wish I what is a bear so I could hibernate all winter long!

Shared by Toni P
Sunset Bay Hiking Trail
Activity

Sunset Bay Hiking Trail

A beautiful hike along the rugged coastline- hidden beaches to hike down to if you dare, beautiful rocky overlooks, and maybe even a whale or two spotted.

Shared by PenPalV
Quinceañeras Celebration
Tradition

Quinceañeras Celebration

In my culture, we celebrate quinceañeras which is like a coming of age celebration for the girls turning 15. It is a childhood to womanhood celebration.

Shared by helen_13
Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
Place

Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire

I don't live in New Hampshire, but I have visited this lake every summer. First time I was only a few months old. Truly beautiful and special place to me.

Shared by Sionainn
Crow Collecting
Activity

Crow Collecting

I like doing something called crow collecting. I collect all little random trinkets and things! Shiny or not I love the little crow goblin things in life.

Shared by Havoc_x
Cuddling my dogs
Activity

Cuddling my dogs

Many countries including the USA love their furry companions, myself included. I hold my relationship with my dogs very closely, and treat them as family.

Shared by noxluma
Chicago in the summer
Everyday life

Chicago in the summer

Chicago sits on the edge of one of America’s Great Lakes, Lake Michigan. Lots of people spend the hot summer months swimming and hanging out by the water!

Shared by Gingertea333
Visiting Maine
Family life

Visiting Maine

Every summer at the end of August, my family and I haul ourselves up to Maine for a few days to enjoy the torturously cold water and delicious fried food.

Shared by Eatmylobsterheart
The Rockies
Place

The Rockies

The largest mountain range in the United States. Some of us never see snow capped mountains in our entire life. And I've never seen these from the ground.

Shared by CinderedCinimatic28
Pan Dulce y Cafe con Leche
Activity

Pan Dulce y Cafe con Leche

It's my favorite breakfast. Any other style of coffee is too bitter otherwise. And this bread is just so good. I could have it for every meal if possible.

Shared by ReadrAT
JAMAICA PARADE!!!
Tradition

JAMAICA PARADE!!!

ALL THINGS JAMAICA YEAH MON, LOL just us jamaican getting our parade day's on just like every other race, ethnicity, nationality, ethnic group as well. :)

Shared by Justwantsomefriendslol
Cherry Blossom Festival
Event

Cherry Blossom Festival

The Cherry Blossom festival is an event held when the cherry blossoms in Washington DC bloom. It signifies the begging in of spring and the end of winter.

Shared by Basilhere
Flowers in a bottle
Everyday life

Flowers in a bottle

I keep fake flowers in a coke bottle reminding myself that I will love someone special till the last flower dies but they never do because they are fake.

Shared by Savannahmur
Oktoberfest celebrations
Event

Oktoberfest celebrations

My sister and I love to go to the Oktoberfest every year it is our sister thing we love to do. Beside the wonderful German food they have crafts for sale.

Shared by Meowmam
Community Gatherings
Event

Community Gatherings

We get together 2-3 times a month and do something fun together. It would be boating or going camping. We have even done skiing and snowmobiling together.

Shared by crazylifeeeee
Central Park
Place

Central Park

My hometown, New York City. Central Park is a great place to spend the day enjoying the weather, people, and place. Many areas to see and do things.

Shared by FarAwayFriend
Vacation in Mexico
Everyday life

Vacation in Mexico

This is a sunset pic from my vacation in Mx I go every year to visit family and I enjoy it I hope to explore other parts of Mexico not just my home town

Shared by Evxelyn
finding unique road signs.
Activity

finding unique road signs.

Me and a friend was driving around one night to clear our minds and listen to music when we found lovely signs and couldn’t help but capture the memory.

Shared by Kou.
Lollapalooza festival, Chicago
Event

Lollapalooza festival, Chicago

Lollapalooza is a 4 day music festival held in Chicago. It’s seems so much fun and I’m always so excited to see what music artists are going to be there!

Shared by Renjellies
Manila, Philippines
Place

Manila, Philippines

manila is such a beautiful place, not to only live in, but to explore! theres so many things to do there and i love going around the city with my family!

Shared by antibioticzzz

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