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Today at the taberna I said “Io Saturnalia!” to the cashier. She said “Merry Christmas, sir” back to me. I smiled and said “You don’t have to be afraid anymore. Emperor Julian has given us Saturnalia back.” She started crying tears of joy and said “Io Saturnalia” and then everyone in the taberna clapped. 😭🙌
Is this where elves come from?
The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere that overturned Roman social norms: gambling was permitted, and masters provided table service for their slaves as it was seen as a time of liberty for both slaves and freedmen alike.
No, elves come from Norse mythology
Xmas is a mishmash of Saturnalia and Yule with a landlord special coat of Jeebus on top.
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I’m disappointed that the Saturnaliaposting started after the holiday was over (it’s supposed to be from the 17th to the 23rd).
Yes, it’s partly my fault for missing it too, but still…
I disappointed myself by missing it, I swore I wouldn’t be late this year, and yet here I am 😭
Io Saturnalia!
Starbucks? Ew, no.
Io!
