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402. Christmas: Pagan or Christian?

The Rest Is History

CHAPTER

The Festivities of the Saturnalia

This chapter explores the pagan festival of Saturnalia, its rituals, and the subversion of conventional roles during the celebration. It discusses the similarities between Saturnalia and Christmas, including gift-giving and the liberation of slaves, while highlighting the significance of the festival as a temporary release from societal norms.

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