In Ancient Greece, Noumenia, the day of the new moon, was considered to be "the holiest of days," according to Plutarch.

“STEEPED IN symbolism and meaning,’ is how Michelle Charters, the Head of International Slavery Museum, described this week’s traditional libation ceremony, set to mark the museum’s ...

They said Booker's poem was about "loss, funeral wakes and how ancient traditions are handed down". They also said it was about the act of "libation - a drink poured in honour of the dead - that ...