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Saturnalia – An Ancient Roman Festival Thomas Couture, Lawrence Alma Tadema, Mock Orange, Rock Rose, Rome Antique, Empire Romain, Ancient Origins, Grand Palais, Mesopotamia

Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival was celebrated in honour of the deity Saturn which is held on the 17th of December according to the Julian calendar which later expanded with festivals all through the 23rd of December. Saturnalia originated as a farmer’s festival, commemorating the dedication of the templeof Saturn the Roman god of harvest and agriculture. It originally was celebrated only for a day in Ancient Rome but it became popular and the celebration lasted for a week inspite of…

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