Discover this mid-winter week-long festival of the Saturnalia, a party in which the ‘serious was barred’. Saturnalia honoured the god Saturn and remembered his Golden Age on Earth when no one had to work. So parties, good food, silly games such as Forfeits, singing and gambling – even for slaves - were the order of the week. Accredited Lecturer Gillian Howell highlights how holly wreaths, presents, candles, even cheap party hats at the main meal all originate from this pre-Christmas Christmastime festival! You’ll have plenty to fascinating and fun facts chat about over the Christmas dinner!
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Our Societies support hundreds of local arts and heritage projects. Each day we highlight a grant given in 2021.
The Arts Society Chichester Lavant Valley has awarded funds to Tuppenny Barn in West Sussex which supports the community by offering social, educational and horticultural experiences to help improve the mental health of those most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
All donations from the Artvent Calendar will go towards The Arts Society’s grant giving fund, which awards grants to help preserve our artistic heritage, support the skills of artists and makers, and improve access to the arts for all.
Please click here to support projects like this one by making a Donation.
Comments
Gillian really cheered me up..thanks...and she was SO enthusiastic too!
Very festive scene, almost like todays events.
What fun - Io Saturnalia everyone!
Excellent. So lively. Very interesting.
Elizabeth Floyd Tue, 14/12/21
Just what I needed this morning - informative, enthusiastic, amusing and full of fun.
Thank you.
What a great, uplifting talk! Thank you Gillian.
Very entertaining and amusing talk - good start to the day.
Fabulous, and so enlightening, she is so enthusiastic, really enjoyed it!!!
A fun talk and very informative. Thank you.
Super fun! Those Romans knew how to party - I shall do my best to emulate!