Japanese tea ceremonies embody harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Today, tea masters adapt Sadō into modern table-style settings, preserving centuries-old traditions while making the way of tea accessible to diverse participants worldwide.
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When the tips of leaves start to turn yellow and fallen chestnuts scatter on the sidewalks, it’s time to bake pumpkin cookies—because Thanksgiving is coming. Jessica Natale Woolard writes about Canadian Thanksgiving, Elizeth van der Vorst writes about Christmas in Brazil, Poorvi Chordia writes about Diwali in the United States, and John Smagula writes about the winter solstice in China.
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