The Roman Holiday That Flipped the Rules
Imagine a Roman festival where slaves could mock their masters and masters might serve them dinner. That was Saturnalia, a lively midwinter feast in ancient Rome held for Saturn, the god of agriculture.Saturnalia: Rome’s Festival of Reversal
For a Few Days, Rome Turned Upside Down
During Saturnalia, public business stopped, schools closed, gambling was allowed, and the usual rules loosened. Romans feasted, shouted "io Saturnalia!", traded small gifts, and crowned a mock ruler called the King of the Saturnalia.Saturnalia: Rome’s Festival of Reversal
