Aurelia, the wife of the commanding officer at Arbeia Roman Fort wants to help you and your family create an authentic Saturnalia experience. It would have been very busy in the commanding officer's house at this time. Unfortunately, Emperor Augustus (27BC – AD14) shortened the week to a three-day holiday because it was getting a bit too rowdy, rumbustious, and chaotic! The merry making of ancient Roman culture included exchanging gifts, feasting, party games and even decorating a tree. the palm leaves used in ancient Egypt and by Romans as Saturnalia decorations to the druidic use of mistletoe and fir trees we bring into our homes. It was a time to stop all things ‘serious’, let go, and have fun. Originally Saturnalia was held on December 17th but was later expanded from the 17th through to December 23rd. Most decorations involved the color green- swathes, garlands and wreaths of.
Decorate your house for Saturnalia with this Wooden Shelf Sitter The Sign features the classic Roman. The festival of Saturnalia begins December 17 and lasts until December 23. Many of today's Christmas traditions come from this celebration. Saturnalia Decorative Wooden Sign / Shelf Sitter. Share your Saturnalia celebrations on our Facebook page by posting your creations, photos, decorations and recipes Painting of two people dancing at Saturnalia. Saturnalia was the ancient Roman winter celebration held in honour of the god Saturn. You don’t need to be ancient or Roman to have some winter family fun like the Romans did!
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Rumbustious Ruling Romans Family Fun Activity: How to celebrate Saturnalia
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