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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.
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.
24 sie 2023 · The lighting of candles on evergreen trees in order to celebrate Christmas is sometimes traced back to the Protestant reformer Martin Luther. However, the Christmas tree has much more ancient predecessors. The Romans used to hang small metal ornaments on trees outside their home during Saturnalia.
Saturn and the Roman Gods Family Tree and Genealogy The Roman gods family tree provides an instant overview of the genealogy and the family connections and relationships between the main deities, including Saturn, who feature in the legends and mythology of the ancient Romans.
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).
13 gru 2016 · The holiday began with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn. After the rituals, the celebrants shouted ‘Io, Saturnalia’ (Macrobius I.10.18). It was followed by several days of feasting and fun. “It is now the month of December, when the greatest part of the city is in a bustle.
