Roman festivals - Wikipedia
WEBFestivals in ancient Rome were a very important part in Roman religious life during both the Republican and Imperial eras, and one of the primary features of the Roman calendar. Feriae ("holidays" in the sense of "holy days"; singular also feriae or dies ferialis) were either public (publicae) or private (privatae).
Ancient Roman Festivals – Ancient-Rome.info
WEBThe Roman Festivals for Anna Parenna, “goddess of the returning year” was held each year on the first day of the ancient year. Traditionally, Romans would cross the Tiber and “go abroad” into Etruria and have picnics in flimsy tents or huts made of branches.
Roman festivals - NovaRoma
WEBthe public festivals and ludi listed on this page are from roman antiquity. FESTIVALS AND LUDI DAYS IN NOVA ROMA ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ROMAN CALENDAR DETERMINED BY THE COLLEGIUM PONTIFICUM AND MAY OR MAY NOT CORRESPOND EXACTLY TO THE DATES LISTED BELOW.
Roman Festivals | UNRV Roman History
WEBRoman Festivals. The below were festivals where religious officials employed by the State conducted public rites. Citizens were required to suspend business on such dates, but they were not required to attend religious ceremonies (many did so, however, as sacrificial meat was often given in such festivals).
Festivals of Ancient Rome - Walks Inside Rome
WEBSaturnalia. Perhaps one of the most famous festivals of ancient Rome, well-known even today as the festival from which Christmas borrows several traditions is the Saturnalia. The festival was celebrated in honor of the god Saturn, god of agriculture and time.
Ancient Roman Holidays & Festivals at The Detective & the Toga
WEBComplete listing of Holidays & Festivals in Ancient Rome with considerable description
Ancient Roman Festivals, Celebrations and Holidays (L–O)
WEBJan 19, 2011 · This article lists important festivals, holidays and celebrations in ancient Rome. The occasions are in alphabetical order from L through O and include a short history and description, along with the dates they were held.
Roman Festivals & Holidays | Importance & Activities - Study.com
WEBJan 17, 2023 · Ancient Roman Festivals: Overview. The Roman god Bacchus does not get the same prominence as others in the pantheon, such as Jupiter, Neptune, or Pluto. However, the festival season of...
Lupercalia - Wikipedia
WEBLupercalia, also known as Lupercal, was a pastoral festival of Ancient Rome observed annually on February 15 to purify the city, promoting health and fertility. [1] . Lupercalia was also known as dies Februatus, after the purification instruments called februa, the basis for the month named Februarius. Name.
The Ancient Roman Festival of Saturnalia: Jolliest of Roman Festivals
WEBDec 15, 2020 · The Ancient Roman Festival of Saturnalia began as a one-day festival in honor of the Roman god Saturn, but by the late Republic, it spanned over an entire week. The Saturnalia consisted of feasting, drinking, games and general merriment.