What Modern-day Christmas Custom Is Borrowed From Ancient Rome’s New Year Celebration?
December 18, 2019 7:25 amANSWER – Putting up mistletoe.
[It was part of “Saturnalia”, the week-long festival honoring Saturn the planter god. The event also initiated the lasting traditions of exchanging gifts, illuminating lights, and closing businesses.]
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