Did Christmas came from Saturnalia? Some say yes while others claim that it emerged organically. And what about Jesus' real ...

Sex and relationship expert Dr Caroline West writes about the ancient festival of Saturnalia, which takes place on 17 ...

In the 18th and 19th centuries, biblical scholars interested in parallels between ancient religious belief systems argued ...

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During the dark days of December, in many schools throughout the Main Line, students will be heard exclaiming the celebratory “IO SATURNALIA!,” a clarion call throughout the centuries of the Roman ...

Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival in honor of Saturn and celebration of the coming winter. Sahara Lounge & The Electric Church have joined forces at the closing of a year full of political and ...

Well, it is that holiday time of year, when we each in our own way think of holidays and holy days from our youth and the culture of our beloved ancestors. And so it is in the spirit of celebrating ...

You know the bumper sticker, of course. Around 350 A.D., you might have seen it on any passing chariot. Or plastered on the back of an ox cart. And if it wasn't, it should have been. Time to take a ...

Saturnalia, the most popular of Roman festivals, is dedicated to the Roman god Saturn. The festival’s influence continues to be felt throughout the Western world. However! The Romans are on their way ...

Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s. Two others go even further back.

I don’t know too much about old Roman holidays. I am, however, more than happy to learn. It seems like Saturnalia is a festival that served like a proto version of Christmas. It’s also the festival ...