Saturnalia - Wikipedia
Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival and holiday in honour of the god Saturn, held on 17 December of the Julian calendar and later expanded with festivities through 19 December.
Saturnalia: Meaning, Festival & Christmas - HISTORY
2017年12月5日 · Saturnalia, the most popular holiday on the ancient Roman calendar, derived from older farming-related rituals of midwinter and the winter solstice, especially the practice of offering gifts...
Saturnalia | Celebration, Sacrifice, & Influence on Christmas
History of the Roman festival of Saturnalia, with treatment of the celebration and its influence on Christmas.
Saturnalia: The December Festival of Joy and Merriment in …
2020年12月17日 · Saturnalia was a festival celebrated by the ancient Romans. Originally, this celebration was held annually for a day on the 17th of December, but the festival was so popular that it was extended to a week (December 17-23).
Saturnalia - World History Encyclopedia
2016年12月16日 · The Saturnalia was an enduring Roman festival dedicated to the agricultural god Saturn which was held between the 17th and 23rd of December each year during the winter solstice.
What was the Roman festival of Saturnalia and how is it linked to ...
The ancient festival of Saturnalia was an annual celebration that turned the structured Roman society upside down, introducing a period of mirth and liberty that blurred the lines between master and servant, rich and poor.
Saturnalia: Exploring the Extravagant Roman Festival That …
The Festive Roots of Saturnalia. Marking the end of the autumn planting season in Rome, Saturnalia was a festival as vibrant and lively as the Roman Empire itself. This festival, held in honor of Saturn – the Roman god of agriculture and time, was characterized by feasting, drinking, and merrymaking. The festival began on December 17th, but ...
How Was Saturnalia Celebrated in Ancient Rome?
2020年12月19日 · Saturnalia is an ancient Roman holiday in honor of the god Saturnus that began on December 17th. The Romans believed that, in very ancient times, before Iupiter became the king of the deities, the cosmos had been ruled by Iupiter’s father Saturnus.
The Jolly Roman Festival of Saturnalia - World History Encyclopedia
2024年1月7日 · The Ancient Roman Festival of Saturnalia began as a one-day festival in honor of the Roman god Saturn, but by the late Republic, it spanned over an entire week. The Saturnalia consisted of feasting, drinking, games and general merriment and was celebrated during the Winter Solstice.
Roman Saturnalia: History, Traditions, and Festivities of
2023年8月5日 · Roman Saturnalia, one of the most cherished and anticipated festivals of ancient Rome, held a central place in the hearts of the Romans during the winter solstice. Lasting for seven days, from December 17th to December 23rd, Saturnalia was a …