Saturnalia - December 17th, 2024
The Wildest Party of the Ancient World: Saturnalia is Coming! December 17th, 2024, mark your calendars! The ancient Romans knew how to throw a party, and we're about to dive into the most epic celebration of the year – Saturnalia ! This isn't just any holiday, folks. Imagine a world where social norms are turned upside down, and the rules are meant to be broken. Sounds like a blast, right? So, what's the history behind this wild ride? Saturnalia dates back to the 5th century BC, honoring the Roman god Saturn, the deity of agriculture, wealth, and time. According to mythology, Saturn was the god who ruled the world during the Golden Age, a time of peace, prosperity, and... get this... no slaves! Yeah, the Romans loved them some Saturn. The festival originally lasted for just one day, December 17th, but as the centuries went by, it grew in popularity and duration, stretching out to a whole week of revelry! Can you imagine a 7-day party? The ancient Romans didn't j...