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.
View a slideshow of photographs from quinceaÃ±era celebrations. One of the most important celebrations in Mexican culture is the tradition of the quinceaÃ±era. This constitutes a ceremony on a girlâs fifteenth birthday to mark her passage to womanhood, to give thanks to God for his blessings, and to present a young woman to the community.