This year I'm celebrating interesting week celebrations throughout the year. The year is almost over but I still have a couple more holidays for us to celebrate.
Saturnalia is a mid December holiday (think December 17-23) that honors the Roman god, Saturn, the god of agriculture. Saturnalia was a Roman festival that offered sacrifices (or gifts) to the gods in the winter season. During this holiday, everything shut down. Businesses closed. No school. Homes were decorated and the people put on bright colored togas. Even the servants participated. In fact, the owners served them! The holiday was celebrated by singing, dancing, eating, gambling and of course, gift giving. It was known as "the best of times."
How to celebrate?
Invite friends and family over for a meal. Make sure you throw some music and games in there. Oh and don't forget to post on social media, #Saturnalia
Some important things to remember when celebrating:
Wear green and gold. These are the official colors of the holiday.
Decorate. Covering doorways, walls, staircases with lights and garland
Make some cookies in the shape of stars and moons
Give out small goodies to your friends and family as they leave
Oh, and don't forget to have a great time!
Now this sounds like a fun holiday to celebrate!
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