Articles related to "Saturnalia"
The Roman Saturnalia
The Saturnalia was a Roman holiday that took place in December that celebrated Saturn as a harvest god
roman saturnalia • roman festival • saturnalia • larentalia • saturnalia festival
The Saturnalia was a Roman holiday that took place in December that celebrated Saturn as a harvest god
roman saturnalia • roman festival • saturnalia • larentalia • saturnalia festival
The Roman Festival of Saturnalia
An enigmatic Roman festival, Saturnalia was held at midwinter in honour of the god Saturn. Many of its elements survive in modern Christmas celebrations
saturnalia • roman midwinter festivals • midwinter festivals • saturn • christmas
An enigmatic Roman festival, Saturnalia was held at midwinter in honour of the god Saturn. Many of its elements survive in modern Christmas celebrations
saturnalia • roman midwinter festivals • midwinter festivals • saturn • christmas
Saturnalia and Christmas
The early Christians absorbed certain pagan practices into observances of Christmas.
influence saturnalia christmas • christmas ancient rome • pagan practices christmas • decorating christmas trees • merry christmas
The early Christians absorbed certain pagan practices into observances of Christmas.
influence saturnalia christmas • christmas ancient rome • pagan practices christmas • decorating christmas trees • merry christmas
Audiobook Saturnalia - Falco 18
If you are interested in a detective audiobook with a difference then how about taking a look at the latest In the Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis.
lindsey davis • saturnalia • falco • marcus didius falco • audiobook
If you are interested in a detective audiobook with a difference then how about taking a look at the latest In the Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis.
lindsey davis • saturnalia • falco • marcus didius falco • audiobook
Chinese Looney New Year
The first of a what has turned out to be something other than a two-part treatise addressing the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday with special attention placed on its origins, its incongruity to the Western calendar and how inconvenient the whole mess is to the writer personally.
chinese • lunar • firecrackers • calendar • neolithic
The first of a what has turned out to be something other than a two-part treatise addressing the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday with special attention placed on its origins, its incongruity to the Western calendar and how inconvenient the whole mess is to the writer personally.
chinese • lunar • firecrackers • calendar • neolithic
The Festive Season
Discover the similarities between ancient december festivals and our own festive season.
festivals • saturnalia • saturn • mithras • sigillaria
Discover the similarities between ancient december festivals and our own festive season.
festivals • saturnalia • saturn • mithras • sigillaria
Wheel of the Year 101: Yule
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
Ancient Origins of Christmas Traditions
The modern version of Christmas is an amalgam of many pagan traditions from early civilizations, especially that of the ancient Romans.
christmas traditions • origins of christmas • paganism and christianity • pagan holidays • winter solstice
The modern version of Christmas is an amalgam of many pagan traditions from early civilizations, especially that of the ancient Romans.
christmas traditions • origins of christmas • paganism and christianity • pagan holidays • winter solstice
Folklore, Meteors and Planets
The end of autumn/beginning of winter edition of the night sky is always a bestseller. I mean, what night sky could offer us more in the way of folklore than this, the night sky of December?
folklore • meteors and planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
The end of autumn/beginning of winter edition of the night sky is always a bestseller. I mean, what night sky could offer us more in the way of folklore than this, the night sky of December?
folklore • meteors and planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
Happy Holly-days
Explore the history, fact, folklore and modern uses of the Season's favorite evergreen!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopathy
Explore the history, fact, folklore and modern uses of the Season's favorite evergreen!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopathy
Happy Holly-days Part II
More about the Season's Favorite Evergreen and it's many uses - Holly for the Holly-days!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopathy
More about the Season's Favorite Evergreen and it's many uses - Holly for the Holly-days!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopathy
Yuletide Traditions
December 25th, one link between Pagan and Christian celebrations
christmas • saturnalia • kalendae • rome • romans
December 25th, one link between Pagan and Christian celebrations
christmas • saturnalia • kalendae • rome • romans
A History Of Christmas
Christmas is really a latter day tradition. Harvest festivals have always surrounded the winter solstice.
history of christmas • december harvest festivals • ancient winter celebrations • winter solstice festivals • december 25th before jesus
Christmas is really a latter day tradition. Harvest festivals have always surrounded the winter solstice.
history of christmas • december harvest festivals • ancient winter celebrations • winter solstice festivals • december 25th before jesus
Christmas Entertainment at the Court of James I
The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).
king james i • christmas • thomas campion • ben jonson • masque
The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).
king james i • christmas • thomas campion • ben jonson • masque
Epiphany Ends Christmas Season
January 6 is Epiphany in the Christian tradition, ending the Twelve Days of Christmas. For many Christians, it is one of the major celebrations in the religious year.
epiphany • eastern orthodox celebration of epiphany • three kings • three magi • twelfth night
January 6 is Epiphany in the Christian tradition, ending the Twelve Days of Christmas. For many Christians, it is one of the major celebrations in the religious year.
epiphany • eastern orthodox celebration of epiphany • three kings • three magi • twelfth night
Holly Tree Characteristics and Species
Sprigs of holly are a symbol of Christmas. Santa wears one and many a home is decked in holly for the holidays. But where does holly grow and what kind of plant is it?
ilex • ilex aquifolium • holly berries • english holly • american holly
Sprigs of holly are a symbol of Christmas. Santa wears one and many a home is decked in holly for the holidays. But where does holly grow and what kind of plant is it?
ilex • ilex aquifolium • holly berries • english holly • american holly
Origins of Carnival, the Anti-Lent
Why do people, right before the beginning of Lent, celebrate Carnival with excessive eating and drinking, floats and processions, masks and merrymaking?
origin customs carnival • history anti lent traditions • egyptian isis fertility cult • ritual reversal balance • mardi gras
Why do people, right before the beginning of Lent, celebrate Carnival with excessive eating and drinking, floats and processions, masks and merrymaking?
origin customs carnival • history anti lent traditions • egyptian isis fertility cult • ritual reversal balance • mardi gras
Roman History of Chester for Visitors
Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.
roman history in chester • visit chester • uk top tourist destinations • roman remains in chester • chester saturnalia festival
Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.
roman history in chester • visit chester • uk top tourist destinations • roman remains in chester • chester saturnalia festival
The Lore of Christmas Holly
Steeped in lore, holly represents one of the Christmas season's most ancient traditions.
holly • christmas evergreens • winter solstice • celtic traditions • holly king
Steeped in lore, holly represents one of the Christmas season's most ancient traditions.
holly • christmas evergreens • winter solstice • celtic traditions • holly king
Pagan Origins of Christmas
Almost all accepted Christmas celebrations are traced to Near Eastern, Roman, and pagan barbarian cultures that were adopted by the Church to legitimize December 25th.
pagan origins of christmas • christmas and mithras • was christ born on december 25th • why the church manipulated christmas • origin of the christmas tree
Almost all accepted Christmas celebrations are traced to Near Eastern, Roman, and pagan barbarian cultures that were adopted by the Church to legitimize December 25th.
pagan origins of christmas • christmas and mithras • was christ born on december 25th • why the church manipulated christmas • origin of the christmas tree
Cicero. Part 2/4: His Finest Hour
Cicero deals with the Catiline Conspiracy
rome • consul • consulship • roman • cicero
Cicero deals with the Catiline Conspiracy
rome • consul • consulship • roman • cicero
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
The holidays are steeped with traditions. How did Christmas come to be, and where did all these customs come from?
holiday traditions • the spirit of christmas • santa claus • santa claus foundation • st. nicholas
The holidays are steeped with traditions. How did Christmas come to be, and where did all these customs come from?
holiday traditions • the spirit of christmas • santa claus • santa claus foundation • st. nicholas
Roman December Festivals
Various Roman festivals linked to winter and the end of the agricultural year were celebrated in December.
roman religious • religious festivals • december • festivals • roman calendar
Various Roman festivals linked to winter and the end of the agricultural year were celebrated in December.
roman religious • religious festivals • december • festivals • roman calendar
Origins of Christmas Customs
Parallels to many of our Christmas customs can be seen in the winter solstice celebrations of ancient times.
christmas trees • st. nicholas • winter solstice • celebrations in mesopotamia • roman empire
Parallels to many of our Christmas customs can be seen in the winter solstice celebrations of ancient times.
christmas trees • st. nicholas • winter solstice • celebrations in mesopotamia • roman empire
The Massacre of the Innocents
King Herod had all Bethlehem boys under 2 murdered in an attempt to kill the new King of the Jews, but the Holy Family has fled to Egypt.
massacre slaughter of innocents bethlehem • magi herod great jerusalem • herodus hordos antipas • jesus king jews • prophecy messiah pharisees
King Herod had all Bethlehem boys under 2 murdered in an attempt to kill the new King of the Jews, but the Holy Family has fled to Egypt.
massacre slaughter of innocents bethlehem • magi herod great jerusalem • herodus hordos antipas • jesus king jews • prophecy messiah pharisees
The Time of Year of Jesus’ Birth
Western Christians celebrate Christ's birth on 25 December, Eastern Christians on 6 January. How did they arrive at these dates?
determination when christ born • origin christmas december 25 • history christmas early church • christianity's assimilation pagan religion deus so • epiphany theophany january 6
Western Christians celebrate Christ's birth on 25 December, Eastern Christians on 6 January. How did they arrive at these dates?
determination when christ born • origin christmas december 25 • history christmas early church • christianity's assimilation pagan religion deus so • epiphany theophany january 6
Winter Solstice Festivals
Ancient cultures, so many of them dependent upon agriculture, celebrated major festivals on or around the day of the Winter Solstice.
winter solstice festivals world • celebration sun return • history seasonal celebration • year shortest day • neolithic newgrange stonehenge timekeeper
Ancient cultures, so many of them dependent upon agriculture, celebrated major festivals on or around the day of the Winter Solstice.
winter solstice festivals world • celebration sun return • history seasonal celebration • year shortest day • neolithic newgrange stonehenge timekeeper
The Ides of March
The Roman Republic came to its official end on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E., but the Ides of March was not a day for people in togas conspiring against dictators.
julius caesar ides of march • ides of march • roman togas • shakespeare's julius caesar • roman history
The Roman Republic came to its official end on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E., but the Ides of March was not a day for people in togas conspiring against dictators.
julius caesar ides of march • ides of march • roman togas • shakespeare's julius caesar • roman history
See Delphi and Die by Lindsey Davis
In the See Delphi and Die audiobook, Lindsey Davis and narrator Christian Rodska, take listeners on a journey to ancient Greece as Falco investigates two murders.
see delphi and die • lindsey davis • marcus didius falco • audiobook review • christian rodska
In the See Delphi and Die audiobook, Lindsey Davis and narrator Christian Rodska, take listeners on a journey to ancient Greece as Falco investigates two murders.
see delphi and die • lindsey davis • marcus didius falco • audiobook review • christian rodska
Christmas Before Christ?
Did Christmas really begin with the birth of Jesus or did it originate from ancient pagan traditions?
christmas • winter solstice • santa claus • christianity • religion
Did Christmas really begin with the birth of Jesus or did it originate from ancient pagan traditions?
christmas • winter solstice • santa claus • christianity • religion
Roman Solstice Celebrations
Between the Republic and the Late Empire, the Romans marked the Brumalia, the birth of Mithras and the festival of Sol Invictus on the 25th December.
roman solstice celebrations • roman widwinter festivals • midwinter festivals celebrated on the 25th decembe • the brumalia • the birth of mithras
Between the Republic and the Late Empire, the Romans marked the Brumalia, the birth of Mithras and the festival of Sol Invictus on the 25th December.
roman solstice celebrations • roman widwinter festivals • midwinter festivals celebrated on the 25th decembe • the brumalia • the birth of mithras
Want to Gain Weight – Easy! Go to Saturn
NASA has recently released some amazing photographs of Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun. Read the latest Saturn-related facts here.
nasa photographs of saturn released • how much would you weigh on saturn • climate on saturn • losing weight by travelling off the planet earth • voyager mission discovers saturn's seventh ring
NASA has recently released some amazing photographs of Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun. Read the latest Saturn-related facts here.
nasa photographs of saturn released • how much would you weigh on saturn • climate on saturn • losing weight by travelling off the planet earth • voyager mission discovers saturn's seventh ring
Holly Holidays
Explore the wealth of folklore and traditions associated with Holly and discover where and how all of Canada's Holly is produced.
holly • ilex • b.c. • vancouver island • christmas
Explore the wealth of folklore and traditions associated with Holly and discover where and how all of Canada's Holly is produced.
holly • ilex • b.c. • vancouver island • christmas
Seasonal Greetings from the Politically Correct
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt bewails the demise of the England's traditional Christmas from his cottage in Rosemary Lane amid seasonal political correctness gone mad. He looks at the traditional role of holly and mistletoe in the Christmas festival.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • england
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt bewails the demise of the England's traditional Christmas from his cottage in Rosemary Lane amid seasonal political correctness gone mad. He looks at the traditional role of holly and mistletoe in the Christmas festival.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • england
The Christmas Tree
Many traditions have been adopted in the celebration of Christmas. The decoration of a tree is one that goes back centuries.
christmas tree • norway spruce • martin luther • holy family • tinsel
Many traditions have been adopted in the celebration of Christmas. The decoration of a tree is one that goes back centuries.
christmas tree • norway spruce • martin luther • holy family • tinsel
Welcome 2009 at the Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Welcome in the New Year at the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. The Philly version of Mardi Gras, it's an-over-the-top, city-wide party worth the trek out into the cold.
philadelphia • new year's day celebrations • mummers parade • philadelphia mummers • mummers and the new year
Welcome in the New Year at the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. The Philly version of Mardi Gras, it's an-over-the-top, city-wide party worth the trek out into the cold.
philadelphia • new year's day celebrations • mummers parade • philadelphia mummers • mummers and the new year
Pagan Mistletoe Symbolism and Legend
Mistletoe, one of the most magickal and sacred plants of Paganism, symbolizes life and fertility and protects against poison. It was considered an aphrodisiac.
pagan mistletoe symbolism and legend • celtic mistletoe symbolism and legend • norse/germanic mistletoe symbolism and legend • roman mistletoe symbolism and legend • christian symbolism
Mistletoe, one of the most magickal and sacred plants of Paganism, symbolizes life and fertility and protects against poison. It was considered an aphrodisiac.
pagan mistletoe symbolism and legend • celtic mistletoe symbolism and legend • norse/germanic mistletoe symbolism and legend • roman mistletoe symbolism and legend • christian symbolism
American Use of Christmas Trees
Christmas trees have seen a rise and fall in popularity throughout the centuries; today, a wide variety of real tree species are decorated at Christmas in the USA.
american christmas trees • historical use of american christmas trees • species of christmas trees in the usa • conservation of the christmas tree in usa • first use of christmas trees in the usa
Christmas trees have seen a rise and fall in popularity throughout the centuries; today, a wide variety of real tree species are decorated at Christmas in the USA.
american christmas trees • historical use of american christmas trees • species of christmas trees in the usa • conservation of the christmas tree in usa • first use of christmas trees in the usa
Christmas: Resonances in Ancient Britain
Christmas traditions have roots in ancient practices.
christmas • christmas in ancient britain • ancient british history • mistletoe • holly
Christmas traditions have roots in ancient practices.
christmas • christmas in ancient britain • ancient british history • mistletoe • holly
History of Christmas Traditions
Every year, families go on autopilot as they perform Christmas traditions without knowing why. Here is the history behind some of the most beloved yuletide traditions.
history of christmas traditions • christmas folklore • history of mistletoe • history of poinsettias • history of december 25th
Every year, families go on autopilot as they perform Christmas traditions without knowing why. Here is the history behind some of the most beloved yuletide traditions.
history of christmas traditions • christmas folklore • history of mistletoe • history of poinsettias • history of december 25th
Medieval Origins of Christmas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
christmas • medieval christmas • christmas in the middle ages • santa claus • sinterklaas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
christmas • medieval christmas • christmas in the middle ages • santa claus • sinterklaas
The Lupercalia: A Roman Festival
By the time Augustus came into power, the Romans had forgotten which god this festival honored. Highly practical people, the Romans invented a new god to explain it.
roman lueprcalia • lupercalia valentines day • lupercalia festival • ancient roman holiday • fertility festival
By the time Augustus came into power, the Romans had forgotten which god this festival honored. Highly practical people, the Romans invented a new god to explain it.
roman lueprcalia • lupercalia valentines day • lupercalia festival • ancient roman holiday • fertility festival
Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice is a time for inner reflection and celebration.
winter solstice • solstice • pagan • wicca
The Winter Solstice is a time for inner reflection and celebration.
winter solstice • solstice • pagan • wicca
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice also known as Yule, Christmas, and Saturnalia, occurs in mid December
solstice • pagan • wicca • christmas • winter
Winter Solstice also known as Yule, Christmas, and Saturnalia, occurs in mid December
solstice • pagan • wicca • christmas • winter
A History of Christmas Gifts
Christmas giving brings in billions of dollars to the world economy each year. But where did this orgy of spending on our loved ones begin?
christmas gift • christmas present • christmas origin • christmas history • christmas giving
Christmas giving brings in billions of dollars to the world economy each year. But where did this orgy of spending on our loved ones begin?
christmas gift • christmas present • christmas origin • christmas history • christmas giving
A Wild Carnival Ride: Theme Park Art
The gaudy, bawdy art of carnival rides hooks thrill-seekers with sensational fantasies from soft porn to invincibility, which mask its roots in Classical antiquity.
theme park design • carnival art • mardi gras • hastings park • pne playland
The gaudy, bawdy art of carnival rides hooks thrill-seekers with sensational fantasies from soft porn to invincibility, which mask its roots in Classical antiquity.
theme park design • carnival art • mardi gras • hastings park • pne playland
April Fool's Day
Children, especially love April Fool's Day. But how did it originate? Why can people get away with behaviour on this day that would not be tolerated at other times?
april fool's day • april 1st • april first • feast of fools • feast of asses
Children, especially love April Fool's Day. But how did it originate? Why can people get away with behaviour on this day that would not be tolerated at other times?
april fool's day • april 1st • april first • feast of fools • feast of asses
Best Frugal Ways to Enjoy the Holidays
The holidays were not always about spending too much money on expensive gifts. A simple attitude readjustment can align the holidays with more frugal, happier times.
cheap christmas • cheap holiday season • frugal holidays • frugal holiday season • home-made gifts
The holidays were not always about spending too much money on expensive gifts. A simple attitude readjustment can align the holidays with more frugal, happier times.
cheap christmas • cheap holiday season • frugal holidays • frugal holiday season • home-made gifts
British Museum – Winter 2009 Events for Children
British Museum offers film shows, talks, activities and family trails, especially designed for children aged from 3-11 years, to enjoy during the 2009 winter holiday.
british museum • children’s activities at british museum • the letter for the king dutch film • roman mysteries caroline lawrence • hamlyn family trails
British Museum offers film shows, talks, activities and family trails, especially designed for children aged from 3-11 years, to enjoy during the 2009 winter holiday.
british museum • children’s activities at british museum • the letter for the king dutch film • roman mysteries caroline lawrence • hamlyn family trails
Christmas
A look at the holiday of Christmas in the Church year, its meaning, and its origins. Have a very Merry Christmas!
christ • christmas • white • manger • birth
A look at the holiday of Christmas in the Church year, its meaning, and its origins. Have a very Merry Christmas!
christ • christmas • white • manger • birth
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