saturnalia
/ˌsætərˈneɪliə/
noun
- An ancient Roman festival held in December in honor of the god Saturn, featuring feasting, gift-giving, and role reversals between masters and slaves.
- Many traditions of Saturnalia, such as decorating with greenery, influenced modern Christmas celebrations.
- The festival of Saturnalia was a time of great joy and freedom, with parties lasting for days.
- During Saturnalia, Roman citizens would exchange small gifts like candles and clay figures.
- A period of wild, unrestrained celebration or partying.
- The end of the school year turned into a saturnalia of music and dancing.
- The party was a complete saturnalia, with everyone laughing and celebrating until dawn.
- After the team won the championship, the city experienced a saturnalia of joy.
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