#Io saturnalia meaning full#
#Io saturnalia meaning license#
#Io saturnalia meaning free#

#Io saturnalia meaning license#

The Saturnalia eventually degenerated into a week-long spree of debauchery and crime – giving rise to the modern use of the term Saturnalia, meaning a period of unrestrained license and revelry. A mock king was chosen, usually from a group of slaves or criminals, and although he was permitted to behave in an unrestrained manner for seven days of the festival, he was usually killed at the end. From December the 17th to the 23rd, Romans and people across the Empire would celebrate Saturn, the Winter Solstice, and the Unconquerable Sun.

#Io saturnalia meaning full#

This special day, gradually expanded to a full week, was dedicated to the agricultural deity Saturn whose temple in the Forum was the center of sacrifices for the holiday. It was traditional to offer gifts of imitation fruit (a symbol of fertility), dolls (symbolic of the custom of human sacrifice), and candles (reminiscent of the bonfires traditionally associated with pagan solstice celebrations). Io Saturnalia, Romanophiles It’s that time of year again, the time which the Roman poet Catullus referred to as optimo dierum, the ‘best of days’. The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia held on December 17th in the Julian calendar involved decorating, partying, eating, gift giving and general conviviality. Masquerades often occurred during this time. In the antiquity was held on 17 December by the Julian calendar and later expanded with festivities through to 23 December. Wars were interrupted or postponed and slaves were served by their masters. Grudges and quarrels were forgotten while businesses, courts and schools were closed. The festival Saturnalia was celebrated in honor of the Saturn, the father of the gods and was characterized by the suspension of discipline and reversal of the usual order.

The event will took place on 17 December between 11-14h at MKC Club and Restaurant in Skopje.

#Io saturnalia meaning free#

The event was of educational and promotional character and the entrance is a free of charge. – Lottery prizes with souvenirs from ,SCUPINI ROMANI” The poets who came from different Macedonian cities slammed their own and recited ancient Roman poetry during the Saturnalia 2016 (MKC, Skopje, photos by HAEMUS) – Handicraft bazaar inspired by the cultural heritage of the Ancient Roman period – The projection of the documentary ,Stobi “in production of the New Moment, Skopje (EuroBalkan, Skopje) on topic: “Possible remains of Roman Saturnalia in Christmas folk customs” – Thematic Poetry slam in collaboration with Poetry SLAM Macedonia – Reciting the poetry of the Ancient Roman poets – Tasting mulsum (Ancient Roman wine with honey and spices) What better way to end a year (especially this one) than having a good, all-out orgy People argue these days about saying, Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. – Educative part about the Ancient Roman Saturnalia Within the event we had several activities: In order to promote and popularize the cultural heritage of the Аncient Roman period as a part of the “SCUPINI ROMANI”, a brand of “HAEMUS” – Center for Scientific Research and Promotion of Culture dedicated to the Ancient Roman culture, organize the event inspired by the ancient Roman festival Saturnalia.