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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. By the 1st century B.C., the celebration had been extended through 23 December, for a total of seven days of festivities. [1]
18 paź 2024 · Saturnalia, the most popular of Roman festivals. Dedicated to the Roman god Saturn, the festival’s influence continues to be felt throughout the Western world.
5 gru 2017 · Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn, occurred in mid‑December. Saturnalia rituals later became Christmas traditions.
Saturnalia was an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn, and it was held in mid-December near the winter solstice. The traditions associated with Saturnalia, such as wreaths, feasting, and gift-giving, have influenced modern Christmas celebrations.
31 sie 2024 · Kids Encyclopedia Facts. 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 to 23 December.
1 gru 2020 · The Romans celebrated a festive season, but not with Christmas as we know it. Learn about Saturnalia and why it was called the 'festival of misrule'
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).
