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5 gru 2017 · Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn, occurred in mid‑December. Saturnalia rituals later became Christmas traditions.
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.
18 paź 2024 · History of the Roman festival of Saturnalia, with treatment of the celebration and its influence on Christmas.
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 – doroczne święto ku czci boga rolnictwa Saturna obchodzone w starożytnym Rzymie od 17 do 23 grudnia. Początkowo święto trwało jeden dzień – czternasty przed kalendami styczniowymi, czyli 19 grudnia. W połowie I wieku p.n.e. obchody obejmowały już tydzień (17–23 grudnia).
The traditions of Saturnalia, from the reversal of social roles to the exchange of gifts, were absorbed into other Roman and medieval customs. Even today, echoes of Saturnalia can be found in our modern Christmas traditions, a testament to the enduring influence of this ancient Roman festival.
17 gru 2020 · 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).
