Saturnalia celebration

Io Saturnalia! Learn the history of the ancient Roman festival Saturnalia, its influence on Christmas traditions, and how to celebrate Saturnalia today.

Soul Guidance on Instagram: “✨🌲🔥☀ Dating as far back as 2300BC the Ancient Romans celebrated Saturnalia from approx Dec 17th until 23rd/24th. Then on Dec 25th they…”

This post I dedicate to my dear, supportive friend Pagan Star :) Many Blessings my dear The period between Samhain and Yule was often referred by Pagans as “death period” or “dead time”. Not an unjustified statement If You ask me, considering people had seen Samhain as “the end of the year” even prior to Pagan religions, and also they had been observing Winter Solstice as the start of the New Year. Period in between was undefined, dark, often ( weather related ) cruel , with no celebrations…

Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn, occurred in mid-December. Saturnalia rituals later became Christmas traditions.

Posted on December 17, 2015 You may have heard that some of our modern Christmas and New Year's traditions harken back to Ancient Roman holiday fun—specifically, to the ancient Saturnalia festival. Apparently we have evidence that on this date way back in 497 B.C.E. (otherwise known as B.C.), the very first Saturnalia festival was celebrated. That's more than 2,500 years ago! Ancient Romans celebrated their god Saturn every December 17. Eventually their celebrations stretched for several…

The Roman Holiday, the Saturnalia starts on this date. During this festival the rich would have feasts for their slaves, gambling was allowed, and presents were given. http://www.myfivebest.com

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What came first? Saturnalia or Christmas? Learn more and how to celebrate Saturnalia in our blog.

Like the Greeks, the ancient Romans reclined to dine, drink, and converse. A look at the practice, with a diagram of status-seating in the Roman triclinium.