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May 14, 2023

Mother’s Day 2023

Mother’s Day is celebrated worldwide, in many different ways. In the United States, the holiday falls on every second Sunday in May — this year being Sunday, May 14.The American version of the holiday was first observed in 1908. Commonly observed customs include giving one’s mother or mother figure, such … »

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May 2, 2023

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo (“Fifth of May) is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, its country of origin. Día de la Independencia/El Grito de Independencia (“Independence Day”/“The Cry of Independence”) is a much more important occasion on par with the United States’ Fourth of July, celebrated on September 16 in honor … »

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April 16, 2023

Tax Day 2023

As a J-1 exchange visitor to the country, you are subject to federal and state income taxes on the wages you earn in the United States.In order to pay these taxes, you must file income tax returns annually with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can do this using the … »

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April 10, 2023

Passover 2023

This year, Passover lasts from Wednesday, April 5 to Thursday, April 13.Passover, or Pesach (Hebrew for “pass over” as in “skip” or “leave out”) is a major holiday in Judaism. Its celebrations last for a week, and its dates are determined by the lunar calendar, always taking place on the … »

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