Saturnalia

Saturnalia: The Wild Holiday that Turned Ancient Rome Upside Down

Saturnalia: The Wild Holiday that Turned Ancient Rome Upside Down

December 24, 2020

How the Romans celebrated Saturnalia. Happy Saturnalia! This ancient Roman holiday honors Saturn, the god of seed-sowing,...

The Ancient Roman Saturnalia Celebration

The Ancient Roman Saturnalia Celebration

December 18, 2019

Similarities of its features suggest a strong influence on the Christian celebration of Christmas. By Mark CartwrightHistorian...

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