In the Roman Empire, Antioch, metropolis of Syria Coele, stood out as a vibrant cultural centre and stage many artistic, sports religious events, including its own Olympic Games. The Kalends January, Calliopea Maiuma were special highlights, not to mention Christian Jewish festivals. Antioch was filled with celebrations. key attribute Antiochean people precisely festive ethos fondness for singi...

Abstract This paper is devoted to the spectacular ceremonies organised in Low Countries celebrate canonisations of Ignatius Loyola and Francis Xavier. It focuses particular on how local festive culture, characterised by a long tradition Joyous Entries, has shaped these events. Compared previous models, what kind new specific language was created express transcendence an absentee, saint, through...

tions regarding potential plant poisonings, especially around the holidays, when festive plants may be placed in locations accessible to curious pets. This article will help you better recognize plants commonly encountered during winter and spring holidays and treat pets exposed to them. Remember, an owner may not know a plant’s name, and attempting to identify a plant from an owner’s descripti...

The holiday season is upon us. Many of our patients and their families are juggling their cancer and its treatment while much of the world around them is in a festive mood. It brings great clarity when we see this juxtaposition in play. And yet, the holidays also are a good time to take stock of the gifts experienced by those who have cancer and for those of us working with them.

This essay examines the performative aspect of observances and festivities associated with Rogationtide, or ‘perambulation day’, in early modern England. After considering pre- post-Reformation Rogationtide traditions, it identifies how these occasions were an opportunity for communities parishes to reflect upon consolidate local boundaries identities. It also explores documentary evidence pera...