Saturnalia
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What Does Saturnalia Mean?
- 农神节
- 土星节
- 世俗狂欢节
Saturnalia Pronunciation
/ˌsætərˈneɪliə/
Saturnalia Definition
noun
Definition
an ancient Roman festival in December in honor of Saturn, characterized by feasting, role reversals, and revelry
In ZH
古罗马的节日，庆祝土星，特征是盛宴、角色颠倒和狂欢
How to Use Saturnalia in a Sentence
- During Saturnalia, social norms were often upended.
- The Saturnalia festival allowed slaves to partake in the festivities like free men.
- In ancient Rome, people exchanged gifts during Saturnalia.
- Saturnalia is often regarded as a precursor to modern Christmas celebrations.
- People would decorate their homes and celebrate with parties during Saturnalia.