A Masque of Days From the Last Essays of Elia: Newly Dressed & Decorated

** "A Masque of Days" by Charles Lamb is a creative collection of stories and poems from potentially the early nineteenth century, where celebrations occur with the Days of a year coming together for the New Year's dinner party. The story explores the cycle of time, where it observes the changing of each year and the special character of each day, mixed with funny and insightful moments. The story is set during a lively banquet, each personified day showcases its unique personality, full of fun interactions and humorous anecdotes with guests like Christmas Day, Ash Wednesday, and April Fool, creating comical arguments with each other and addressing experiences and themes about the calendar year. The story ends in a spirited celebration, which accepts both the joy and melancholy associated with the time passing, which reflects Lamb's observations of the nature of days and of life. **