It's December and that time of year again folks.
Saturnalia >>> https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/saturnalia
"Saturnalia celebrations are the source of many of the traditions we now associate with Christmas."
That's right, Christmas is actually Saturnalia. Face it, we don't actually know when Jesus Christ was born.
Giving gifts, feasting, lighting candles, singing of songs, looking after the poor are all Saturnalia. When you wear that crown at the Christmas meal, blow a whistle, tell jokes, that's also Saturnalia. In Rome, within each household a slave would be appointed king for the day, and he would issue orders, the owner waiting on him and the household family would provide food for the other slaves as well. Boxing Day, the day after Christmas may also trace its origins to the latter practise.
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