Not exact matches
Besides the conditions
of society itself, under which
family and friends had primary responsibility for the care
of the dying and the dead, memento mon were
spread throughout
culture: in the church's art, in morality plays like Everyman, in drinking songs, in the ordinary artifacts
of everyday life (e.g., in Austria a towel hanger portraying a human form split down the middle: one half a beautiful young woman, the other a skeleton) To be sure, the specter
of death (and judgment) has been used as a form
of social control.
Thanksgiving is the time for gathering friends and
family, blending
cultures, giving thanks, and feasting on a
spread that would satisfy the most regal
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The Royal Pita Maha is a legendary five - star resort in Ubud, run by the royal
family of Ubud,
spread over 12 hectares overlooking the Ayung River valley.The resort features an overall timeless traditional Balinese layout and design, and is one
of the few resorts that directly borders the flowing river and sits amidst the lush valley greenery, providing guests with a great sense
of space and release.The resort is within a 90 - minute transfer from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in South Bali, and only a 10 - minute drive to the main hub
of Ubud town.The resort is ideal for couples and honeymooners, as well as lovers
of Balinese arts and
culture.