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.

Visiting the town library
Place

Visiting the town library

Our town's library is one of the main places we hang out after school because it provides a place to do homework and just relax. Note: not my image.

Shared by catotter12
A day at Sea
Place

A day at Sea

It was a beautiful day in the ocean. Even though it was hot and humid, I still loved the color of the water and the rhythmic sound of the ocean water.

Shared by GPJ1975
Wisteria Walks
Activity

Wisteria Walks

I like to take walks around my neighborhood during the springtime to see the wisteria blooms. They are very prominent where I live, and so pretty too!

Shared by AmieNya
Blue Ridge Mountains
Place

Blue Ridge Mountains

Hiking and exploring the Blue Ridge mountains marks a special place in my heart, as growing up in this area the mountains never stop being beautiful.

Shared by Tamagotchii
Sunflower festival
Everyday life

Sunflower festival

The sunflower festival is something that a lot of people in my city like to go to every year. There is food, drinks, games, and a field of sunflowers.

Shared by Liz16
I love decorating
Activity

I love decorating

I love to decorate my walls in my room. It makes me feel like I'm living inside my mind. I have many posters and pictures and other stuff on my walls.

Shared by Purple Sweater
My cat Binx
Everyday life

My cat Binx

My child. She has blue eyes and is a Siamese. She was named after the character Thackeray Binx from the Halloween movie Hocus Pocus, an American film.

Shared by Rose tickle tinkle
Anniversary at Frontier City
Activity

Anniversary at Frontier City

My husband and I spent our 10 year anniversary here and it was fun!! Lots of rides and shops. My favorite was the silver bullet and the diamond back.

Shared by Avarice
Theatre/Improv
Activity

Theatre/Improv

doing theatre and improv club in high school with all of your friends and staying until dark, having dinner, and making bonds that will last for years

Shared by bbokiies
Nordic Northwest
Place

Nordic Northwest

Nordic Northwest is a Portland-based nonprofit organization focused on the five Nordic nations and preserving Nordic culture in the Pacific Northwest.

Shared by dodothedragon
Carmel Beach
Everyday life

Carmel Beach

Carmel beach is super beautiful, especially during sunsets and sunrises. I love having picnics at the beach with friends, it’s so peaceful and chill.

Shared by Jubean
I enjoy painting
Activity

I enjoy painting

Art is very important, I have been painting for 20 years. Art brings people together. Different cultures have created art since the beginning of time.

Shared by artistchick_24
Journaling and penpal letters
Activity

Journaling and penpal letters

I enjoy journaling and pen pal letters. It is definitely not a traditional journal, I enjoy making each page different, and a save place for writing.

Shared by RosieRed_
Aurora Borealis
Activity

Aurora Borealis

I enjoy standing outside in winter to take photos of the northern lights. I will be out there for hours. People book special trips to see the lights.

Shared by Quirky Dreamer
My sons and grandchildren
Family life

My sons and grandchildren

This is one thing I value in life and what I am proud of. My two sons Derrick and Andrew. My Daughter in law Amber. My Grandkids Scarlett and Dexter.

Shared by Robert 68
a salvadoran thanksgiving
Family life

a salvadoran thanksgiving

this is panes con pavo it has a delicious homemade sauce in bread with turkey, mayonnaise, lettuce and turkey served with a homemade cabbage mixture.

Shared by Peachytraveler8
Seneca river spot
Place

Seneca river spot

It's a beautiful spot out of the way in the town of Baldwinsville, right on papermill Island. You're surrounded by trees and water here, it's serene.

Shared by MadameBorger
Doggie in backpack
Activity

Doggie in backpack

Audrey’s got her backpack, and we hop on the Metro, a subway system zipping through DC, Maryland, and Virginia for various adventures around the DMV.

Shared by pgpen
Oriole
Everyday life

Oriole

An oriole is a beautiful bright orange and black bird. Maryland designated the Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) as its official state bird in 1947.

Shared by Chandler
Haunted Maze Game
Activity

Haunted Maze Game

I had a lot of fun making this haunted maze game and might do some updates. Also, I like to draw and read in my free time to relax after a long day!

Shared by Hellokitty21
city life...
Place

city life...

When the lights are on, a night will evoke the vibrant energy of the city that never sleeps, with its iconic skyline, starry nights, and urban pulse.

Shared by grltism
Pep Band
Activity

Pep Band

Every home football or basketball game, our band goes out and plays "peppy" songs during time outs to keep the energy alive in the crowd and players!

Shared by aristaios leon
Deafblind Awareness Yarn Storm
Event

Deafblind Awareness Yarn Storm

I work with deafblind children- a population many people don't have much insight into! This was a lovely event to raise awareness for the community.

Shared by Sam7
Chaotic Quilting
Activity

Chaotic Quilting

Recently I have gotten into quilting but doing it in the brightest and most chaotic ways I can think of, it is also fun to incorporate into my major.

Shared by esotericPrince
Making memories
Family life

Making memories

My best friends, E and J. They make me laugh so much, and are always there for me. This picture we were in Mexico celebrating my parents vow renewal.

Shared by Vicky.bee8
Travel sights
Place

Travel sights

These are a couple of travel sites that I would love to see in the next year over the summer months. I really want to start traveling a little more.

Shared by PhotiniAnna
Going to the city
Place

Going to the city

In DC there are many different things to do; eat hotdogs, go to museums, eat a bunch of delicious food!!! and just walk around and take in the views.

Shared by HotPotatoes
marching band
Activity

marching band

marching band is when the kids that play in band, go out every Friday night for their football team and put on a show for the crowd during halftime.

Shared by matchatea

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