Understanding Of Christmas
Fortunately, with the birth of Christ now established on 25 December, Augustine gave some influence to the population who were already celebrating many winter festivals, ensuring that they could take this new religion on board without losing the annual December troubles. .
Because the idea of wine at Christmas is not something that Pogues and your father created. There was an important pre-Christian festival coinciding with Christmas: the Roman Bacanalia, or Saturnalia, and the Yule Festival of the Nordic countries.
Saturnalia started on December 19 and lasted most days of the week, which seemed suitable for those who are currently involved in the Christmas party. Ethics and moderation were shown through the back door, schools were closed, and criminals were not punished.
The slaves were allowed to exchange places with their masters, and one was elected king throughout the festival. The rich hand out gifts to the poor.
