• PugJesus@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
    20·
    4 days ago

    Explanation: Saturnalia was a Roman holiday in mid-late December which was a time of revelry and celebration, where people upended social norms, exchanged gifts, and dressed in outlandish and gaudy manner. Obviously Christmas is a monotheist invention to replace our precious Saturnalia! IO SATURNALIA

  • Gork@lemm.eeEnglish
    111·
    4 days ago

    If only the Holy Roman Empire carried on that tradition.

    Of course, that might have something to do with it not being holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.

    • Mîm@lemmy.zipEnglish
      9·
      4 days ago

      More like it was “holy” because of its relationship with the church.
      Which of course are the nonces with their “christmas” in the first place.