The 'Ember' Months - A Better Time To Die
We just arrived December, the last month of the year. The months of September, October, November and December popularly known as the 'ember' months have been regarded by many, as a period of the year that comes with mixed feelings, when the good, the bad and the ugly take place. There is usually a great feeling of fear, carefulness and apprehension, as they approach. In this part of the world, it has gained a certain level of notoriety for these, there is also an evident conceptual framework within which the activities of this reason are carried out. December marks and accommodates the climax of the activities and events of this season. Usually, there are celebrations and ceremonies, ranging from thanksgivings, weddings(both traditional and white), end-of-year parties, dedications, coronations, remembrances, end of meetings, coming-together . . .and sometimes, funerals. There is usually a high level of enthusiasm in people to celebrate and rejoice with others, forgetting the p