Holiday merry-making of the Saturnalia festival
Channel: Ancient Rome Live
Date: 2023-12-20

Discover Saturnalia: Ancient Rome's vibrant festival! Dive into history, rituals, and celebrations from Dec 17-23, featuring gift-giving, parties, and role reversals. Io Saturnalia!

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0:00 Introduction
0:54 Literary sources
3:33 Suspension of societal norms and various religious practices
5:48 Public events
6:45 Private events (bath, sacrifice, feasting, gaming)
7:25 Sigillaria

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