Delray Beach

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

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The holidays are about enjoying the fun and festivities with family and friends, not long shopping lines and short tempers. So to help our patrons get the most out of their holiday experience, we’ve put together a few gift giving ideas to help lighten your burden during this season of giving. The Green Thumbs Winter in South Florida? Let’s face it, you’re more likely to see an alligator climbing a fence than snow fall on the peninsula. And with nearly year-round perfect weather, there’s bound to be someone on your …

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Our Summer Music Program is Major Key!

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This summer Morikami is alive with the sound of music as we embark on our second annual Children’s Summer Camp and Guest Artist Workshops: Japanese Traditional Music Program for Adults. Both music programs are perfect for adults and children who are passionate about music and experiencing Japanese culture (from the convenience of Delray Beach).

New Years: How They Celebrate in Japan, and How You Can Celebrate Here

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January 1 is not far away. And while we in the United States plan for a ball drop in New York City and plenty of confetti, the Japanese are looking forward to more family-oriented rituals, designed to usher in good fortune for the new year. [twocol_one] According to Japan Today, did you know that Japanese New Year’s traditions include… … a thorough cleaning? Osoji is the year-end cleaning that takes place in homes and offices to purify the spaces and welcome Toshigami-sama, or the god of the coming New Year. …

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Go Global This Shopping Season at The Museum Store

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Do people celebrate Christmas in Japan? You bet they do! Since there are so few Christians in the country, the holiday has more to do with fun and festivities than the Nativity. So, if you were looking for a reason to shop the season at The Museum Store, you now have one, along with a wide variety of whimsical, unique and colorful gift ideas. The Museum Store has hundreds of items available online, and more than 4,000 offered in-store. However, we’ve narrowed down the top picks to these six: Click …

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Back to school time, already?

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[threecol_two] It may almost be back back to school time, but at Morikami we are making the most of the rest of the summer.  Join us for a final hurrah before it’s time for all work and no play! Family Fun Mini Workshop: Beginners Origami Saturday, August 8 | 11:30am-12:30pm Keep calm and create Origami! Join us for a beginner’s workshop where you will learn simple Origami techniques and make a few fun objects. This workshop is great for kids and all those new to Origami! Family Fun Mini Workshop: Intermediate Origami …

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