This week we're digging in to a sappy favorite- Maple! With history, folklore, and a dash of sweetness, this is one episode you wont want to miss!

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple

https://mapleandmoon.com/blogs/news/the-magic-of-the-maple

https://www.maplelaboratory.com/culture.html

https://www.curiousordinary.com/2021/08/momiji.html#:~:text=In%20Japanese%20folklore%20there%20is,and%20killing%20oni%20(demons).

https://yokai.com/momiji/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10469071/

https://maplesyruphistory.com/2018/01/01/whats-in-a-name/

https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/zhiiwaagamizigan-ni

https://grasac.artsci.utoronto.ca/?p=136#:~:text=Also%20mentioned%20is%20that%20the,open%20and%20get%20their%20fill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21MJnTCgMUc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVuyoDmFFGM

https://shop.arborday.org/maple-trees?srsltid=AfmBOoonUinlejYOPIb89JRom6f_8mAn-xIYT43Ej_AAD6RTaomO_vWk

https://sakura.co/blog/momiji-manju-japans-amazing-maple-leaf-sweets?srsltid=AfmBOoq3ycraJdysWC8zTnexLmprzsL1JmPrt9KLlXTQOizwwaZKTuqI

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/pch/documents/services/unofficial-symbols-canada/Timeline_MapleLeaf_EN.pdf

https://jfschmidt.com/all-trees/introductions/mesa-glow-maple/

https://bfppl.com/the-rich-history-of-maple-wood-and-its-cultural-significance/

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