JokerWhiskey t1_j1r1qah wrote on December 26, 2022 at 6:46 PM Reply to TIL about Saturnalia - a Roman Holiday held between 17 - 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere. by TurboBennett Don't forget that it was also like the purge where crime was legal for the week and the sacrifice was made to atone for the sins. The girl who was sacrificed would be treated like royalty for the week leading up to the sacrifice Permalink 1
JokerWhiskey t1_j1r1qah wrote
Reply to TIL about Saturnalia - a Roman Holiday held between 17 - 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere. by TurboBennett
Don't forget that it was also like the purge where crime was legal for the week and the sacrifice was made to atone for the sins. The girl who was sacrificed would be treated like royalty for the week leading up to the sacrifice