Happy Saturnalia!!!
Itinerate Tree Dweller
19-12-2006, 09:02
Saturnalia is a major ancient Roman festival centered around their god Saturn. It was customary to be merry and celebrate openly, wearing colorful clothing and eating plenty of food. The festival occurs from December 17 to 23, so there is plenty of time to celebrate. Saturnalia is arguably one of the influences for placing Christmas in December.
Traditional foods include bread, artichokes, chicken, scallops, eggs, olives, wine, mushrooms, pork and seasonal fruit, especially apples.
So, get drunk, be merry and have fun.
The Brevious
19-12-2006, 09:06
Saturnalia is a major ancient Roman festival centered around their god Saturn. It was customary to be merry and celebrate openly, wearing colorful clothing and eating plenty of food. The festival occurs from December 17 to 23, so there is plenty of time to celebrate. Saturnalia is arguably one of the influences for placing Christmas in December.
Traditional foods include bread, artichokes, chicken, scallops, eggs, olives, wine, mushrooms, pork and seasonal fruit, especially apples.
So, get drunk, be merry and have fun.Seconded.
Arthais101
19-12-2006, 09:07
stupid ancient romans, what were they thinking believing in astrology and planets instead of Jesus?
I prefer Brumalia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brumalia), myself...
Imperial isa
19-12-2006, 09:29
stupid ancient romans, what were they thinking believing in astrology and planets instead of Jesus?
they did not know him till someone given them a map to find him
Interesting Specimens
19-12-2006, 09:30
Io Saturnalia!
Arthais101
19-12-2006, 09:32
they did not know him till someone given them a map to find him
that was their fault for not being christian
Wiztopia
19-12-2006, 09:35
Saturnalia is a major ancient Roman festival centered around their god Saturn. It was customary to be merry and celebrate openly, wearing colorful clothing and eating plenty of food. The festival occurs from December 17 to 23, so there is plenty of time to celebrate. Saturnalia is arguably one of the influences for placing Christmas in December.
Traditional foods include bread, artichokes, chicken, scallops, eggs, olives, wine, mushrooms, pork and seasonal fruit, especially apples.
So, get drunk, be merry and have fun.
Don't forget Odin as the original "Santa Claus."
Imperial isa
19-12-2006, 09:38
that was their fault for not being christian
no it's not
Christianity is not that old and has not been around from the start of mankind
Arthais101
19-12-2006, 09:40
no it's not
Christianity is not that old and has not been around from the start of mankind
that still doesn't explain why they were worshipping planets
Imperial isa
19-12-2006, 09:42
well what were they doing worshipping planets?
there was no Christianity that the time
Arthais101
19-12-2006, 09:46
there was no Christianity that the time
That's because they were busy worshipping planets instead of god.
Actually the ancient Roman pantheon was not based on astrology. Rather, planetary objects such as planets have traditionally been named for Roman gods. In other words, Romans did not worship the planet of Jupiter. Rather Jupiter was the name of the head of the Roman pantheon, and the planet Jupiter is named after him.
In other words, yes the ancient roman pantheon predates christianity, no the romans didn't actually worship planets, and I was actually kidding.
Imperial isa
19-12-2006, 09:54
That's because they were busy worshipping planets instead of god.
Actually the ancient Roman pantheon was not based on astrology. Rather, planetary objects such as planets have traditionally been named for Roman gods. In other words, Romans did not worship the planet of Jupiter. Rather Jupiter was the name of the head of the Roman pantheon, and the planet Jupiter is named after him.
In other words, yes the ancient roman pantheon predates christianity, no the romans didn't actually worship planets, and I was actually kidding.
cheek:p
Harlesburg
19-12-2006, 10:52
Saturnalia is a major ancient Roman festival centered around their god Saturn. It was customary to be merry and celebrate openly, wearing colorful clothing and eating plenty of food. The festival occurs from December 17 to 23, so there is plenty of time to celebrate. Saturnalia is arguably one of the influences for placing Christmas in December.
Traditional foods include bread, artichokes, chicken, scallops, eggs, olives, wine, mushrooms, pork and seasonal fruit, especially apples.
So, get drunk, be merry and have fun.
Not only that but it holds all the traditions of an Office Party.
You'll know what that means.;)
*Starts downing Brews*
Imperial isa
19-12-2006, 10:54
Not only that but it holds all the traditions of an Office Party.
You'll know what that means.;)
*Starts downing Brews*
party, i just go get the kegs
Harlesburg
19-12-2006, 12:09
party, i just go get the kegs
Darn tootin!
*Strengthens Fort's defences*
Intangelon
19-12-2006, 12:11
Ave Saturnalia!
Imperial isa
19-12-2006, 12:12
Darn tootin!
*Strengthens Fort's defences*
*a nuke can take care of that fort*
Harlesburg
19-12-2006, 12:54
*a nuke can take care of that fort*
It is in the sky.:)
*Protects bottle of rum*
*Sleeps*
Imperial isa
19-12-2006, 12:57
It is in the sky.:)
*Protects bottle of rum*
*Sleeps*
just fire it from a F14 :)
*goes off to call wife*
Swilatia
19-12-2006, 13:14
that still doesn't explain why they were worshipping planets
they don't
Jello Biafra
19-12-2006, 13:41
Happy Saturnalia! <Lays on floor and looks up Itinerant Tree Dweller's toga.>
...
...totally just to see what I'm supposed to wear under mine, honest.
... <shifty eyes>
Swilatia
19-12-2006, 13:44
*gets drunk*
Saturnalia is a major ancient Roman festival centered around their god Saturn. It was customary to be merry and celebrate openly, wearing colorful clothing and eating plenty of food. The festival occurs from December 17 to 23, so there is plenty of time to celebrate. Saturnalia is arguably one of the influences for placing Christmas in December.
Traditional foods include bread, artichokes, chicken, scallops, eggs, olives, wine, mushrooms, pork and seasonal fruit, especially apples.
So, get drunk, be merry and have fun.
Happy Saturnalia!
*Drops off 5 kegs of beer*
Farnhamia
19-12-2006, 17:34
Io Saturnalia!
Io Saturnalia!
Harlesburg
20-12-2006, 05:50
Happy Saturnalia! <Lays on floor and looks up Itinerant Tree Dweller's toga.>
...
...totally just to see what I'm supposed to wear under mine, honest.
... <shifty eyes>
Underwear might have been invented in the 17th Century, then again it might not have been...
*Carresses bottle of Rum*
Don't forget Odin as the original "Santa Claus."
...
What?
Harlesburg
20-12-2006, 06:30
...
What?
Surprised me too, however Christmas Trees come from Danish/Scandinavian culture because of their Evergreen qualities or summin...
Dobbsworld
20-12-2006, 06:34
Yeah an aspect of Odin mutates into Father Christmas then is appropriated and recast as Saint Nicholas who mutates into Santa Claus.
Weird shit.
Megaloria
20-12-2006, 06:38
I thought this was a holiday for disgruntled Sega fanboys.
Yeah an aspect of Odin mutates into Father Christmas then is appropriated and recast as Saint Nicholas who mutates into Santa Claus.
Weird shit.
Eh, no weirder than the other stuff we humans come up wif.
The Brevious
20-12-2006, 07:55
that still doesn't explain why they were worshipping planets
What explanation do they need?
The planets are there and exert an obvious, quantifiable physical influence on people's daily life, by way of proximity and/or even just to gaze upon in silent, appreciative awe.
And hope.
The Alma Mater
20-12-2006, 08:05
Yeah an aspect of Odin mutates into Father Christmas then is appropriated and recast as Saint Nicholas who mutates into Santa Claus.
Weird shit.
Mutates into Santa Clause thanks to Coca Cola I might add. After which the Father Christmas figure was adjusted to look like Santa.
Complicated ? Nah. Just a very, very all-inclusive festival this Christmas thingy is :)
Romans sort of appropriated their Gods from the Greeks, but I can't remember which God Saturn was...
A what the Hell.
*Builds a Fort and snipes anyone who trys to get in*
:headbang: :sniper:
Arthais101
20-12-2006, 08:15
why does everyone take me seriously....
Saturn was the god of agriculture.
Agriculture...i'm betting hes then the Roman version of Demeter.
The Brevious
20-12-2006, 08:27
why does everyone take me seriously....
Saturn was the god of agriculture.
And time, as Chronos.
And time, as Chronos.
Ah, but Chronos was a Titan and not a God.
The Brevious
20-12-2006, 08:34
Ah, but Chronos was a Titan and not a God.
Po-TAY-to
Po-TAH-to
;)
Harlesburg
20-12-2006, 11:25
Yeah an aspect of Odin mutates into Father Christmas then is appropriated and recast as Saint Nicholas who mutates into Santa Claus.
Weird shit.
And of course Santa Claus is the Corporate Beast of Coca Cola.
*Cuddles up to Bottle of Rum*
*Constructs a Moat*
The Parkus Empire
20-12-2006, 12:28
Dude, we NS'ers aren't TOTALLY ignorant. We KNOW what "Saturnalia" is. I agree with the Christmas crack, that plus Hannukah or whatever. And I PERSONALLY don't think Cronus deserves a holiday, even if he did rule the Roman "Golden Age". His poor father "Yuri" now speaks an octive higher, and his off-spring had an unwanted barf-slide.
Chandelier
20-12-2006, 14:44
We had an early Saturnalia party at school for Latin club a week ago (since we're on break this week.) It was really fun. There was plenty of food, and we gave each other Saturnalia presents.:)
Agriculture...i'm betting hes then the Roman version of Demeter
No, that's Ceres.:)
Itinerate Tree Dweller
20-12-2006, 20:54
Dude, we NS'ers aren't TOTALLY ignorant. We KNOW what "Saturnalia" is. I agree with the Christmas crack, that plus Hannukah or whatever. And I PERSONALLY don't think Cronus deserves a holiday, even if he did rule the Roman "Golden Age". His poor father "Yuri" now speaks an octive higher, and his off-spring had an unwanted barf-slide.
I never implied that anyone was ignorant, I was just wishing everyone a wonderful winter and a happy saturnalia. Also, Merry Christmas.