A surviving fourth century Roman calendar illustrates the month of December with images of a mask, and a pair of dice. One of the most famous aspects of Saturnalia was its topsy-turvydom.

Evergreens were part of the Roman celebration of Saturnalia and tree worship was ... (Photo by MICHAEL KAPPELER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) In 1500s Germany the tradition of adding candles, apples ...

Welsh revellers celebrate the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia Getty Images Beer enthusiasts will celebrate the Roman drinking festival Saturnalia this weekend at an unusual location − ...

Re-enactors parade through the city of Chester as they celebrate the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia in 2012 Getty The smallest village in the UK, Llanwrtyd Wells in mid Wales, will recreate ...