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where did tradition of giving gifts come from
In ancient Rome, gift giving may have occurred near the winter solstice which in Europe occurs in December. This was celebrated during the Saturnalia holiday, which took place that month.
what did saturnalia celebrate
Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival in honour of the god Saturn.
when was saturnalia held
Saturnalia was held on 17 December of the Julian calendar and later expanded with festivities through to 23 December.
was there a greek equivalent of saturnalia
Saturnalia was the Roman equivalent to the earlier Greek holiday of Kronia.

Question: what kind of holiday
Self-contained rewrite: what kind of holiday was kronia