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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Is this where elves come from?

The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere that overturned Roman social norms: gambling was permitted, and masters provided table service for their slaves as it was seen as a time of liberty for both slaves and freedmen alike.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturnalia

[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 months ago

No, elves come from Norse mythology

[–] Broadfern@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

Xmas is a mishmash of Saturnalia and Yule with a landlord special coat of Jeebus on top.