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At the time, the running of all economic activity was suspended, and the slaves celebrated with free people. Saturnalia was the annual oldest and most popular Roman festival. This was celebrated in honor of the god of agriculture, wealth, freedom – Saturn and lasted from 17 to 23 December.
Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival honoring the god Saturn, associated with the winter solstice and the harvest. It featured public feasting, gift-giving, and traditional decorations such as wreaths and candles.
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).
13 gru 2016 · December 17, marks the beginning of the Saturnalia, a festival held in honour of Saturn that lasted for between 3 and 7 days. It was celebrated in Rome for the first time in 497 BC when the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum was dedicated. The poet Catullus called it “the best of days” – Saturnalibus, optimo dierum!.
Children were delighted with toys. Martial, in his numerous poems about Saturnalia, listed a wide range of gifts, from inexpensive writing tablets and dice to more extravagant items like statues or even exotic animals.
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.
7 sty 2024 · 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.
