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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.
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.
17 gru 2020 · Saturnalia was celebrated from 17th to 23rd December and included feasting, decorating the house with holly and even exchanging small gifts. Find out more here.
Temple of Saturn and Other Saturnalia Customs. Constructed in the fourth century A.D. to replace an earlier temple, the Temple of Saturn in Rome served as the ceremonial center of later Saturnalia celebrations.
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 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. It was a day of reconciliation and equality.
17 gru 2015 · Hadrian is set among foliage, ivy, holly (sacred to Saturn), images of the god Saturn, candles and terracotta figurines . Romans also decorated their houses with gr eenery. Garlands and wreaths of ivy and holly were hung over doorways and windows.
