![]() This time of year was celebrated as the return of the sun. Fermentation of alcohol was also usually completed by this time as well, fueling the festivities.Įarly astronomers even noticed that after a certain point in the winter, days would start getting longer and warmer. Excess cattle were always killed in the middle of the winter, meaning more meat had to be eaten quickly. There weren’t many, but winter still yielded some compelling reasons to celebrate other than simple cabin fever. In ancient times, this was even worse, with people having to endure the cold on top of a limited food supply. For one, the dreary months don’t yield much to get excited for, so most are willing to celebrate anything. There are many reasons for this common celebration in the heart of the winter. Many cultures across the world celebrate holidays in one form or another in winter and have for a long time. ![]() One of the most popular celebrations is the midwinter festival. As far back as the records reach, people have always commemorated certain points of the year with parties. The story of Saturnalia itself, however, begins even earlier than ancient times.Īn intriguing pattern throughout all of human history is the common tendency to hold seasonal celebrations. This isn’t a scene from Christmas, but instead of Saturnalia, an ancient ancestor of today’s popular winter holiday. And, at the end of the festivities, gifts will be exchanged. They look forward to holiday feasts later, with friends and family gathering together to celebrate. The houses the crowd walks past are decorated with candles and wreaths of pine branches. ![]() Schools, courts, and businesses are closed for the holiday. It’s the middle of winter, and people walk through the streets caroling.
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