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!
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Comments
Lovely to see Gillian again - bringing the ancient world to life as she did on The Arts Society's Golden Anniversary tour of the Greek Islands.
So very interesting and lively, thank you!
Enthusiastic and informative talk. Great fun. Thank you
Yo Gillian ! A delightful and original presentation, another gem! Thanks so much!
Interesting fun facts presented in a very engaging way. A great start to the day. Thank you. 😀🎄
Thankyou that was wonderful! Such enthusiasm really brought all the slides to life. Merry Christmas to you too.
Wonderful to hear a happy message - just what we need in the current climate! Thank-you
Great story telling!
Fascinating...and informative. A lively and engaging presentation. Many thanks.
What a brilliantly enthusiastic lecturer - loved it! Thank you