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 ...

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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Available on: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Release: Oct. 27 During classical antiquity, the Roman festival of Saturnalia was a time for merriment ...

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.