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Whimsical signet rings, sculptural menorahs, rocklike crayons — and more gifts we’re coveting this year. Welcome to the T List, a newsletter from the editors of T Magazine. For this week and the next, we’ve turned it into a holiday gift guide, with recommendations from T staffers on what we want for ourselves this season, as well as the gifts we’re thinking of giving our friends and loved ones. Sign up here to find us in your inbox every Wednesday. You can always reach us at tlist@nytimes.com . Breads and Spreads Carbs for Every Kind of Cook Clockwise from top left: FarmSteady’s goat cheese-making kit, $32, shopterrain.com ; Gucci’s holiday panettone, $160, gucciosteria.com ; Masienda tortilla starter kit, $115, masienda.com ; Pika Pika coconut spread, $16, eatpikapika.com ; and bread bento bag, $42 for a set of two, porta-nyc.com . Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Terrain; courtesy of Gucci; Noah Forbes; Graham Pollack for Pika Pika; courtesy of Porta

LeeAndra Cianci When I was growing up, I always looked forward to December 1. Not only did it kick off the month that held both Hanukkah and Christmas (we were a Chrismukkah family) but, more important, it was the day I got to open the first door of my cardboard Advent calendar. The chocolate behind each panel wasn’t very good (in fact, you might describe it as “meh”), but that wasn’t the point. For me, it was all about the ritual: an annual tradition that not only allowed me to have dessert before breakfast, but also helped build my excitement for the coming holidays. But as many times as I’d opened those little doors, I’d never once stopped to think about the origins of this tradition. This year, to rectify that, I called Bruce Forbes, a professor emeritus of religious studies at Morningside University and author of “Christmas: A Candid History.” The word “advent,” he explained, is Latin for “coming.” The Advent period falls in the weeks leading up to Christmas and spans d

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel December 5-11 to the United Kingdom, Italy, Vatican City, France, Germany, and the Czech Republic to further strengthen our bilateral relationships, deepen our unified support for Ukraine, coordinate on our response to the Russian Federation’s unprovoked war, and discuss our strategies in the Indo-Pacific. In London, Deputy Secretary Sherman will reaffirm the special relationship between the United States and the UK and address a range of shared foreign policy priorities, including support for Ukraine, in meetings with UK National Security Advisor Sir Tim Barrow; Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee Sir Simon Gass; Minister for the Americas David Rutley, MP; and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Permanent Under Secretary Sir Philip Barton. The Deputy Secretary will then travel to Rome, where she will meet with senior Italian officials including Diplomatic Advisor Francesco Talo and Secretary General Ettore Sequi to

EU member states’ ambassadors today agreed the Council’s negotiating mandate on a regulation on visa free travel for holders of passports issued by Kosovo. On the basis of this mandate, the presidency will start negotiations with the European Parliament. Today we have taken an important step towards visa free travel for Kosovo and we now hope to reach an agreement with the European Parliament swiftly to make this promise a reality. Visa liberalisation has been made possible by Kosovo’s efforts to strengthen its border controls, migration management and security, and we trust that this good cooperation will only grow stronger in the future. Jan Lipavský, Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs The draft rules would allow Kosovo passport holders to travel to the EU without a visa for a period of stay of 90 days in any 180-day period. Under the Council position, the exemption from the visa requirement would apply from the start date for the operation of the European Travel Information and

Editor's Note — This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy . (CNN) — Like most major tourism hotspots around the world, Bali suffered vast economic turmoil during the Covid-19 pandemic. From more than 500,000 foreign visitors each month, arrivals slumped to double figures and tourism workers had no option but to try to eke a subsistence in the island's paddies and orchards. But the residents of this part of the Ring of Fire are well known for their resilience. The Island of the Gods is now rising from the ashes and recreating itself along lines that are dictated by the demands of more conscious post-pandemic traveling. Here are some of the best experiences on offer for travelers heading to Bali now. Best for wellness Four Seasons Bali at Sayan is set in a landscape of tropical g

Tokyo--(ANTARA/Business Wire)- In a recent travel survey conducted by GMO Research (TOKYO: 3695), results show that with borders opening up again, Asia is beginning to see healthy travel patterns. While the region is still not at pre-pandemic levels, and travellers are still cautious, the interest in overseas travel has significantly increased. GMO Research logo To understand travel patterns and willingness, GMO Research conducted a survey on monitors in ten countries and regions of the ASIA Cloud Panel,1 the company's own panel network.2 • Research topic: Consumer intention to travel internationally • List of countries surveyed: China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia • Sample: Male/Female, Age 20-69: 3,328 people (China 330, Hong Kong 329, Japan 332, South Korea 346, Singapore 330, Vietnam 338, Thailand 329, Philippines 330, Indonesia 330, Malaysia 334) • Survey period: 29 October–30 October 2022 • Survey

TOKYO, November 30, 2022 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--In a recent travel survey conducted by GMO Research (TOKYO: 3695), results show that with borders opening up again, Asia is beginning to see healthy travel patterns. While the region is still not at pre-pandemic levels, and travellers are still cautious, the interest in overseas travel has significantly increased. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005432/en/ Asians Resuming International Travel? – October 2022: International Travel Survey with 10 Asian Markets - (Graphic: Business Wire) To understand travel patterns and willingness, GMO Research conducted a survey on monitors in ten countries and regions of the ASIA Cloud Panel, 1 the company's own panel network. 2 Research topic: Consumer intention to travel internationally List of countries surveyed: China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesi

East Room – Nature & Recreation From the Everglades to the Rocky Mountains, from the Painted Desert to the Great Lakes, our country is home to breathtaking natural wonders—and they belong to us all. The East Room décor reflects the communion we find in nature. Groupings of snowy trees fill the corners of the room, with children ready to play outside. As part of the fireplace mantel displays, visitors see four iconic National Parks from around our country represented: The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Shenandoah National Park. As the largest room in the White House, the East Room has hosted public receptions, ceremonies, bill signings, and other memorable occasions. It also features a portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt, who helped establish 150 national forests, 51 federal bird reserves, four national game preserves, five national parks, and 18 national monuments on over 230 million acres of public lands. The Neapolitan crèche, wit

Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from November 28 to 30, 2022 to attend the 17th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and meet with African counterparts. Ambassador Fick will speak on high-level panels addressing trust and security, as well as data governance and protecting privacy. He will be joined by policy experts from the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, and Bureau of African Affairs, as well as other U.S. officials. On the margins of the IGF program, Ambassador Fick and the U.S. government participants will meet with a range of officials, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss the importance of multi-stakeholder Internet governance, to support the work of the IGF, and to engage on key Internet-related public policy issues including the importance of protecting human rights online and digital freedom around

Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Cyber Monday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year. Whether you’re thinking about where you want to travel or you’ve already got something booked and are looking to secure new travel gear for everyone on your list, Cyber Monday is a great time to look for travel deals. Between travel operators offering can’t-miss sales on travel experiences and some of our favorite travel accessories on sale, now is the perfect time to gift the traveler in your life something they’ll love . We’re cutting through the clutter to find the best Cyber Monday travel deals on your next vacation or new piece of travel gear. Cyber Monday travel accessory deals Travel accessories help to make every journey more comfortable and seamless. Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we’ve seen on some of our favorite travel accessories from headphones to storage containers and more. Best T