Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival celebrated from December 17th to December 23rd.
这是一个古罗马在12月17日至23日庆祝的节日。
During Saturnalia, people exchanged gifts and indulged in feasting and revelry.
在这个节日里,人们互赠礼物,尽情享乐和狂欢。
The festival marked the reversal of social roles, with slaves serving their masters as a symbol of Saturn's power.
节日里,奴隶扮演主人的角色,象征着土星的力量导致社会角色的反转。
Decorations were adorned with images of Saturn and his goat-drawn chariot, reflecting the mythological aspects of the celebration.
装饰上挂满了土星和他由山羊拉的战车图像,体现了节日神话色彩。
One popular tradition was the "Saturnalia King," a person chosen to preside over the festivities and be exempt from normal duties for the duration.
一个流行的习俗是选举“土星节之王”,他负责主持庆典,并在节日期间免于日常职责。
Children would play games and receive treats during Saturnalia, creating a joyful atmosphere throughout the city.
孩子们在节日里玩游戏并得到糖果,整个城市充满了欢乐。
In ancient Rome, Saturnalia was also a time for forgiveness and reconciliation between family members.
在古罗马,土星节是家人之间宽恕和和解的好时机。
The festival's end marked the return of order and normalcy as the winter solstice approached, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
节日结束后,随着冬至的到来,秩序和常态回归,象征着光明战胜了黑暗。
Despite its pagan origins, Saturnalia was eventually assimilated into the Christian calendar as a precursor to Christmas, with some traditions surviving into modern times.
尽管起源于异教,土星节最终融入了基督教日历,成为圣诞节的前奏,一些传统延续至今。
Saturnalia celebrations have been immortalized in literature, such as in Ovid's "Metamorphoses" where he describes the festive atmosphere vividly.
土星节的庆祝活动被文学作品如奥维德的《变形记》中生动描绘,使之流传千古。
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