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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.
5 gru 2017 · Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn, occurred in mid‑December. Saturnalia rituals later became Christmas traditions.
18 paź 2024 · History of the Roman festival of Saturnalia, with treatment of the celebration and its influence on Christmas.
24 sie 2023 · Table of Contents. What are the Pagan Origins of Christmas? Saturnalia by Antoine Callet. The origins of Christmas are complex and intertwined with various cultural and religious traditions, including some pagan elements.
16 gru 2016 · The Saturnalia was an enduring Roman festival dedicated to the agricultural god Saturn which was held between the 17th and 23rd of December each year during the winter solstice.
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.
Saturnalia mirrored the earlier Greek holiday Kronia, celebrated in the late summer during the Attic month of Hekatombaion. For some Romans, it held theological significance, harkening back to the mythical Golden Age under Saturn’s reign.
