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.

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During Saturnalia, slaves were symbolically freed for the day; their masters served them dinner. Gifts were exchanged, holly hung, candles lit, and bands of carolers went singing around town.

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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.