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Saturnalia.

by Maxine

Today, December 17 marks the beginning of the seven day festival of Saturnalia in honor of Saturnus, the Roman god of seed and sowing. Saturnalia was a celebration of the winter solstice and a time for revelry and mischief. In a reversal of roles, slaves were served feasts and wore their masters' clothes. It was also a time of gift giving and prayer but celebration was the main event.

To read fictional portrayals of Saturnalia and ancient Rome, try the Marcus Falco mysteries of Lindsey Davis.

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