Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend

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Memorial Day is an iconic American holiday that pays tribute to American soldiers who have died in the nation’s wars. Falling on the last Monday in May, the three-day weekend is also considered the unofficial start of the summer season, and you’ll find there are plenty of events happening this weekend to mark the occasion.Of… Continue reading Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend

Thanksgiving in New York – Traditions and Customs

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Tradition isn’t a word that’s normally used in a city as international and open minded as New York, but when it comes to Thanksgiving even New Yorkers enjoy traditions. What’s there not to like? Lots of food, laughs, football, and sales!Many internationals come from countries in which Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated and are unsure what to… Continue reading Thanksgiving in New York – Traditions and Customs

4th of July NYC: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

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Americans are quite patriotic and very proud of their country, and the Fourth of July is truly the day to observe how proud an American can be. The 4th is also a great excuse to celebrate with massive fireworks, enormous barbecues, cold brews, and red, white and blue themed everything. With so much going on,… Continue reading 4th of July NYC: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Big Love for Valentine’s Day Business

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Valentine’s Day is a big day for romance around the globe; this holiday, originally celebrating Christian martyr St. Valentine, has since transformed into a celebration of all things romantic. Valentine’s Day is now a global holiday, currently being the second most celebrated holiday worldwide after New Year’s Day.In the United States Valentine’s Day means a… Continue reading Big Love for Valentine’s Day Business

Chinese New Year in New York City

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This year, on February 10 people across the world will celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year,  the most widely celebrated traditional Chinese festival. Also known as the Spring Festival, this fifteen day festival begins on the first day of the lunar new year, and ends on the fifteenth day of the new year with the… Continue reading Chinese New Year in New York City

International Holiday Celebrations in NYC

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The holiday season is here, and in international New York, there are plenty of celebrations going on. From now through the new year many different cultures and countries mark special religious, historic, and cultural festivals – and this being New York City, you can celebrate them all right here. European Holiday Celebrations December 6 is… Continue reading International Holiday Celebrations in NYC

Our Favorite New York Christmas Picks

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December is almost here, we’ve already had our first snow flurries of the season, and the weather is getting colder – all these things tell us that Christmas, and the holiday season, have definitely come to New York. New York at Christmas is a special time, familiar even to those who haven’t been here. There… Continue reading Our Favorite New York Christmas Picks

Halloween in NYC – Pumpkins, Parades, and Pranks

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Halloween in the US is an  unavoidable holiday. You will find yourself celebrating it regardless of your actual interest in the holiday, costumes, horror movies, or sweet treats. Halloween in America is everywhere from advertisements to neighborhood decorations and will, quite literally, knock on your door. The culture of Halloween is extremely evident around the… Continue reading Halloween in NYC – Pumpkins, Parades, and Pranks

A Guide to US Holidays

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What’s more fun than working in NYC? Not working in NYC, of course. Especially nice are those days off work when you get to relax, perhaps get away, and get out of the office without any need for an excuse. But which days exactly will you be able to take off?  In the US, certain… Continue reading A Guide to US Holidays

US Fall Traditions

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With September well under way, the weather is cooling, the leaves will soon be changing, and before we know it the last signs of summer will be gone. Fall in New York City and the Tri-State area is beautiful, and for many New Yorkers, their favorite time of year. Without the humidity of the summer… Continue reading US Fall Traditions