Heritage Talk – Roman Saturnalia

Join us for our FREE monthly Heritage Talk.  This month’s talk is: ‘Roman Saturnalia’, by Jane Hill – Heritage & Community Officer
This talk will look at the Roman winter festival, featuring public holidays, role-reversal, and widespread merrymaking. Saturnalia was characterized by gift-giving, gambling, feasts, and the suspension of normal social rules, including masters serving slaves.  Its traditions strongly influenced modern Christmas customs.