Saturnalia Flashcards
1
Q
god
A
saturn
2
Q
location
A
temple of Saturn in Rome
3
Q
origin
A
a farmers festival to mark the end of autumns planting season to honour Saturn
4
Q
programme
A
work and business came to a halt
school and courts of law were closed
normal social patterns were suspended
5
Q
when
A
dec 17th - dec 23rd
6
Q
enjoyment
A
spent it gambling, singing, playing music, feasting, socialising, giving gifts
7
Q
importance
A
celebrate agriculture of saturn
