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How Did Ancient Romans Celebrate the Winter Solstice?
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How Did Ancient Romans Celebrate the Winter Solstice?
Saturnalien mit König und Saturn-Statue (Saturnalia with King and Statue of Saturn), by Jean Grandjean, c. 1755-1781. Source: Albertina Museum, Vienna Every year in December thousands flocked to the Temple of Saturn at the Roman Forum to celebrate Saturnalia. Throughout Roman history, the god Saturn was worshipped in a week-long celebration to end the winter period and welcome the return of farming, hunting, and war. During the festivities, al…
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