Roman Roots
The Feast of Fools was perhaps inspired by the Roman festivities of Saturnalia, which were very similar. Saturnalia parties celebrated the Roman god Saturn and also featured a reversal of societal roles. A mock king was crowned and slaves were free to do what they pleased for a day.
Roman Roots
Not The Only Huge Winter Party
The Feast of Fools was not the only massive wintertime party. They were many parties celebrated throughout late December and early January, and celebrations of Carnivale date back to those times as well. It looks like we’re not the only ones who love going all out during that time of the year.
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Not The Only Huge Winter Party