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Earth Day 2025

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22, which this year falls on a Tuesday. Though Earth Day has its origins in the United States, it is a worldwide holiday that represents the efforts of everyone on the planet to conserve natural resources and fight pollution, pursue renewable energy sources, … »
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Why Dye Eggs on Easter?

Eggs are a hot-button issue in the United States recently. With prices rising nationwide and the outbreaks of avian flu forcing chicken farmers to cull their flocks, many consumers have been cutting back on their egg purchases. However, the many egg-related traditions of Easter — dying eggs, Easter egg hunts, … »
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Tax Day 2025

We’re in the final days of the 2025 tax season: Tax Day, the day by which all United States taxpayers must either have their state and federal income tax return filed or have applied for an extension, marks its annual deadline on Tuesday, April 15.As a J-1 exchange visitor to … »
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April Fool’s Day 2025

April 1 is celebrated informally as April Fool’s Day in many countries around the world, in many different ways. The United States takes a commonly light-hearted approach: dedicating the day to playing friendly pranks and practical jokes on their loved ones, making sure to say “April Fool’s!” at the conclusion … »
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