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Ianuarius 1

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Calends: Consuls entered office with vota publica and auspices; festivals held for Aesculapius and Vediovis.

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Ianuarius 3-5

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Most common dates for Compitalia a movable feast (feriae conceptivae).

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Ianuarius 5

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Nones: Dies natalis (founding day) of the shrine of Vica Pota on the Velian Hill.

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Ianuarius 9

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Agonalia in honor of Janus after whom January is named; first of four annual Agonalia festivals.

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Ianuarius 11 and 15

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Carmentalia with Juturna celebrated on the 11th.

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Ianuarius 13

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Ides.

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Ianuarius 24-26

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Most common dates for the Sementivae a feriae conceptivae of sowing also known as Paganalia among the pagi.

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Ianuarius 27

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Dies natalis of the Temple of Castor and Pollux; also marked Ludi Castores (“Games of the Castors”) celebrated at Ostia during the Imperial period.

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Februarius 1

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Kalends: Dies natalis for the Temple of Juno Sospita; sacra at the Grove of Alernus near the Tiber at the foot of the Palatine Hill.

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Februarius 5

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Dies natalis for the Temple of Concordia on the Capitoline Hill.

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Februarius 13

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Ides: Minor festival of Faunus on the Tiber Island.

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Februarius 13–22

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Parentalia commemoration of ancestors; ceremonies by chief Vestal from the 6th hour on the 13th; temples closed no fires marriages forbidden until the 21st.

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Februarius 15

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Lupercalia.

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Februarius 17

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Last day of Fornacalia the Oven Festival; Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

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Februarius 21

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Feralia a public observance of the Parentalia with rites to the gods below (di inferi).

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Februarius 22

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Caristia (Cara Cognatio) a potluck meal for the family shared in a spirit of love and forgiveness.

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Februarius 23

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Terminalia in honor of Terminus.

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Februarius 24

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Regifugium.

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Februarius 27

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Equirria first of two horse-racing festivals to Mars.

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Martius 1

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Kalends: Original New Year’s Day renewal of Rome’s sacred fire; Salii priests celebrated the Feriae Marti; Matronalia in honor of Juno Lucina.

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Martius 7

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Second festival for Vediovis.

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Martius 9

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Dies religiosus with Salii carrying sacred shields (ancilia) around the city.

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Martius 14

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Second Equirria also called Mamuralia or sacrum Mamurio.

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Martius 15

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Ides: Feriae Iovi sacred to Jove; feast for Anna Perenna goddess of the year.

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Martius 16–17

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Procession of the Argei.

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Martius 17

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Liberalia in honor of Liber; also an Agonalia for Mars.

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Martius 19

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Quinquatrus later expanded to Quinquatria honoring Mars and Minerva.

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Martius 23

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Tubilustrium purification of trumpets.

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Martius 24

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QRCF: Comitia Calata met to sanction wills.

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Martius 25

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Hilaria: Festival commemorating Cybele’s lamentation and rejoicing for Attis.

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Martius 31

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Anniversary of the Temple of Luna on the Aventine.

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32
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Aprilis 1

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Kalends: Veneralia in honor of Venus.

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Aprilis 4–10

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Ludi Megalenses (Megalesia) honoring Magna Mater (Cybele); her temple was dedicated April 10 191 BC.

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Aprilis 5

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Anniversary of the Temple of Fortuna Publica.

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Aprilis 12–19

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Cerialia or Ludi Cereri festival and games for Ceres.

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Aprilis 13

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Ides: Anniversary of the Temple of Jupiter Victor.

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Aprilis 15

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Fordicidia with a pregnant cow sacrificed to Tellus (“Earth”).

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Aprilis 21

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Parilia rustic festival for Pales and dies natalis of Rome.

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Aprilis 23

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Vinalia Priora wine festival initially for Jupiter later Venus.

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Aprilis 25

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Robigalia agricultural festival involving dog sacrifice.

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Aprilis 27–May 1

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Ludi Florales in honor of Flora extended to May 3 under the Empire.

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Maius 1

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Kalends: Continuation of Games of Flora; rites for Lares Praestites and anniversary of the Temple of Bona Dea on the Aventine.

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Maius 3

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Last celebration for Flora.

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Maius 9 11 13

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Lemuria festival of the dead with public and household rites.

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Maius 14

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Anniversary of the Temple of Mars Invictus; second procession of the Argei.

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Maius 15

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Ides: Mercuralia in honor of Mercury; Feriae of Jove.

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Maius 21

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Agonalia third festival for Vediovis.

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Maius 23

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Tubilustrium Feriae for Vulcanus (Vulcan).

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Maius 24

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QRCF following Tubilustrium.

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Maius 25

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Anniversary of the Temple of Fortuna Primigenia.

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Iunius 1

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Kalends: Anniversary of the Temple of Juno Moneta later of Mars.

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Iunius 3

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Vestalia opening day of the festival of Vesta concluding on June 15.

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Iunius 7

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Nones: Anniversary of the Temple of Hercules Magnus Custos.

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Iunius 8

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Second festival for Mens.

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Iunius 11

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Matralia in honor of Mater Matuta; Feriae Iovi.

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Iunius 13

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Ides: Anniversary of the Temple of Summanus on the Circus Maximus.

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Iunius 19

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Minerva’s lesser Quinquatrus.

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Iunius 20

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Anniversary of the Temple of Summanus god of nocturnal lightning.

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Iunius 24

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Fors Fortuna festival in honor of Fortuna celebrated by the people on the Tiber.

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Quintilis 1

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Kalends: Anniversary of the Temple of Juno Moneta.

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Quintilis 5

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Poplifugia (Flight of the People).

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Quintilis 6

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Ludi Apollinares (Games of Apollo) commence lasting until July 13.

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Quintilis 7

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Nones: Festival of Consus and Feriae Ancillarum.

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Quintilis 13

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Ides: Dedication of the Temple of Apollo Medicus.

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Quintilis 15

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Second Equirria.

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Quintilis 19

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Lucaria for celebrating wooded groves.

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Quintilis 23

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Neptunalia in honor of Neptune with feasting and games.

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Quintilis 25

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Furrinalia in honor of the goddess Furrina.

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Sextilis 1

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Kalends: First of two festivals in honor of Spes goddess of hope.

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Sextilis 5

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Festival of Salus.

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Sextilis 9

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Dedication of the Temple of Sol Indiges on the Quirinal Hill.

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Sextilis 12

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Dedication of the Temple of Hercules Invictus.

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Sextilis 13

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Ides: Dedication of the Ara Pacis.

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Sextilis 17

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Portunalia in honor of Portunus god of harbors and gates.

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Sextilis 19

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Vinalia Rustica wine festival for Jupiter and Venus.

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Sextilis 21

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Consualia festival of Consus god of stored grain.

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Sextilis 23

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Volcanalia in honor of Vulcan.

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Sextilis 25

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Opiconsivia in honor of Ops goddess of abundance.

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Sextilis 27

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Volturnalia in honor of Volturnus god of the river Tiber.

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September 1

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Kalends: Sacrifice to Juno Regina on the Aventine Hill.

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September 4

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Ludi Romani (Roman Games) commence lasting until September 19.

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September 5

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Dedication of the Temple of Jupiter Stator.

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September 13

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Ides: Epulum Iovis banquet for Jove.

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September 13-19

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Ludi Romani continue with various games and ceremonies.

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September 23

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Anniversary of the Temple of Apollo on the Palatine Hill.

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September 26

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Festival of Venus Genetrix ancestor goddess of the Roman people.

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October 1

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Kalends: Dedication of the Temple of Fides on the Capitoline.

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October 3

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Festival of the Bona Dea celebrated by women.

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October 5

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Mundus Patet the underworld is open one of three days during the year.

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October 9

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Dedication of the Temple of Apollo on the Campus Martius.

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October 11

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Meditrinalia wine festival in honor of Meditrina.

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October 13

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Ides: October Horse sacrifice to Mars on the Campus Martius.

93
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October 15

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Sacrifice of the October Horse continues.

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October 19

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Armilustrium purification of arms for Mars.

95
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November 1

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Kalends: Dedication of the Temple of Aesculapius on the Tiber Island.

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November 4–17

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Ludi Plebeii (Plebeian Games) in honor of Jupiter.

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November 8

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Mundus Patet underworld open again.

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November 13

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Ides: Epulum Jovis another banquet for Jove.

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November 15

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Feriae of Jupiter.

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November 24

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Brumalia winter festival beginning a series of observances leading up to the winter solstice.

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December 1

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Kalends: Festival of Neptune the Neptunalia.

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December 5

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Faunalia in honor of Faunus.

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December 11

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Agonalia last of the year’s four festivals in honor of Janus.

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December 13

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Ides: Festival of Tellus.

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December 15

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Consualia honoring Consus god of stored grain.

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December 17–23

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Saturnalia in honor of Saturn concluding with the Sigillaria.

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December 19

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Opalia in honor of Ops Saturn’s consort.

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December 21

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Divalia in honor of the goddess Angerona.

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