Shannon Brady

News by author

December 2025 Immigration Update

In recent months, steadily increasing fees and restrictions, as well as the decreasing reliability of visa application procedures, have deterred international students and workers from traveling to the United States. The International Trade Administration has reported a 19.1% decline in arrivals of F-1 visa holders last August compared to the … »
Read More

Christmas 2025

Christmas is one of the most important Christian holidays, commemorating the story of the birth of the faith’s most important figure, Jesus Christ. It is celebrated annually, and this year falls on Thursday, December 25. Observers attend special services at their local church, and at home put up Christmas trees, … »
Read More

Hanukkah 2025

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that dates back to 164 BCE, celebrating survival, faith, and resistance against oppression. It takes place over eight nights, beginning at sundown of the first night, and this year will begin Sunday, December 14 and end Monday, December … »
Read More

Black Friday 2025

Thanksgiving Day (which this year falls on Thursday, November 27) traditionally takes place on the fourth Thursday in November, and the Friday afterward has become known as Black Friday (November 28). It’s widely regarded as the start of the Christmas shopping season, and is known for both widespread sales with … »
Read More
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 44 45