Inspired by poetry and stories about soccer, students of all ages might enjoy a cascarita—an informal, improvised game—with words instead of a football. (Jan 6)
"I am not myself very fond of watching football," said Genji. "It is a rough game. But I feel that today we all need something to wake us up ..." (Lady Murasaki, The Tale of Genji, ca. 1000 C.E.)