Because morphine is regularly prescribed in hospices for relief of pain and suffering, physicians and nurses come to rely on its power to relieve pain and promote a death without suffering. A death with symptoms well-managed is one important aspect of what is called a death with dignity..
The Sigillaria - held on the 23 December - was a day of present-giving in ancient Rome. During the Saturnalia, wax tapers and torches were lit - in a similar way to our advent candles. Over-eating, gambling, drinking, singing and sharing witty tales were all part of Saturnalia celebrations.
This article is about ancient Roman holidays. For the symphonic poem by Ottorino Respighi, see Roman Festivals (Respighi) . Festivals in ancient Rome were an important part of Roman religious life during both the Republican and Imperial eras, and one of the primary features of the Roman calendar.Feriae (holidays in the sense of holy days; singular also feriae or dies ferialis) were either public (publicae) or private (privatae) .State holidays were celebrated by the Roman people and received public funding.Games (ludi) , such as the Ludi Apollinares, were not technically feriae, but the days on which they were celebrated were dies festi, holidays in the modern sense of days off work.tate holidays were celebrated by the Roman people and received public funding. Games (ludi) , such as the Ludi Apollinares, were not technically feriae, but the days on which they were celebrated were dies festi, holidays in the modern sense of days off work.