Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturnalia
Description: WEBSaturnalia 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.
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Link: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/saturnalia
Description: WEBDec 5, 2017 · Saturnalia, held in mid-December, is an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. Because of when the holiday occurred—near the winter solstice—Saturnalia...
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Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Saturnalia-Roman-festival
Description: WEBOriginally celebrated on December 17, Saturnalia was extended first to three and eventually to seven days. The date has been connected with the winter sowing season, which in modern Italy varies from October to January. Remarkably like the Greek Kronia, it was the liveliest festival of the year. All work and business were suspended.
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Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/Saturnalia/
Description: WEBDec 16, 2016 · Jan van Dalen (Public Domain) 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. Originating from archaic agricultural rituals the Roman festivities came to include a general round of gift-giving, merrymaking, and role ...
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Link: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/saturnalia-ancient-rome-004963
Description: WEBDec 17, 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). Despite efforts to reduce the length of the celebration - Augustus tried to reduce it to three days and Caligula attempted ...
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Link: https://www.learnreligions.com/about-celebrating-saturnalia-2562994
Description: WEBJun 25, 2019 · The Romans observed Saturnalia beginning December 17. When it comes to festivals, parties, and downright debauchery, no one beats the folks of ancient Rome. Around the time of the winter solstice each year, they celebrated the festival of Saturnalia. As the name implies, this was a holiday in honor of the agricultural god, Saturn.
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Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/video/1869/saturnalia-explained/
Description: WEBDec 20, 2019 · What is Saturnalia? You may have heard of this Roman holiday, but the details are scant and fragmentary from Roman sources. This video explains what we know about Saturnalia and whether or not it influenced the institution of Christmas.
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Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2206/the-ancient-roman-festival-of-saturnalia-jolliest/
Description: WEBpublished on 15 December 2020. 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.
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Link: https://www.historyextra.com/period/roman/how-did-the-romans-celebrate-christmas/
Description: WEBPublished: December 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM. What was Saturnalia, and how was it celebrated? It was the Romans ’ mid-winter knees up, a topsy-turvy holiday of feasting, drinking, singing in the street naked, clapping hands, gambling in public and making noise.
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Link: https://www.welcome-rome.com/blog/2023/08/05/roman-saturnalia-history-traditions-and-festivities-of-ancient-romes-joyous-celebration/
Description: WEBAug 5, 2023 · Check our prices. Discover the enchanting world of Roman Saturnalia, a joyous festival celebrated in ancient Rome. Delve into its history, traditions, and festivities that marked this time of merriment, gift-giving, and social revelry.
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