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5 Ancient Roman Holidays
5 Ancient Roman Holidays
1: Saturnalia (December 17-23)
The most well-known holiday, known for gift giving, gambling, role reversals, and a break from work. Modern day influences are seen in Christmas celebrations.
2: Lupercalia (February 13-15)
A fertility festival held in Rome, with animals such as goats or lamb sacrificed, and young men with goat-skin whips running through the cities, believed to ensure fertility in women. This festival has evolved into Valentines Day.
3: Floralia (April 28–May 3)
Floralia was a festival held in honor of Flora, the roman goddess of flowers (and a root for a bunch of English words). It had many games and performances, and promoted fertility. It is similar to and an ancient version of May Day.
4: Parilia/Palilia (April 21)
Also known as the birthday of Rome, this holiday was a pastoral festival meant to purify flocks and herds, and involved multiple fire-related rituals.
5: Cerealia/Ludi Cererei (April 12-19)
Cerealia was a holiday in honor of Ceres, often involving circus games and festivals, and is one of the oldest Roman holidays.
Roman Pottery
Roman Pottery
Terracotta Figurines: Used as toys for kids, temple offerings, decorative items for altars, grave goods for tombs
Amphorae: Terracotta Pots used for transporting food/wine
Cooking Pots & Tableware: used for cooking and eating
Oil Lamps: Primary lighting of most Roman houses and streets, burns tallow
Building Materials: Roofs, Tiles, Bricks, Pipes even
Terra Sigillata: Fine wares for serving food and drink
Amphorae
Cooking Pot
Terracotta Figurines
Oil Lamp
Latin-Speaking Countries In Spring - Rome 🏛️
Latin-Speaking Countries In Spring - Rome 🏛️
Latin in Modern Life
Latin in Modern Life
Latin shows up everywhere in modern life. A few examples:
Common expressions such as quid pro quo (“something for something”) and carpe diem (“seize the day”).
Mottos that shape identity and tradition:
Semper Paratus — “Always Prepared,” motto of the U.S. Coast Guard
Semper Fidelis — “Always Loyal,” motto of the U.S. Marine Corps
Legal language that still relies heavily on Latin, including terms like pro bono (“for the public good”), habeas corpus (“you shall have the body”), and affidavit (“he has sworn”).
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