TalkTalks
io Saturnalia: Happy Christmas the Roman Way!
Price
£10
£10 for the in-person talk; the museum opens at 18:30.
Where
St Michael’s Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4SW
About
Gillian Hovell explores how Roman Saturnalia customs shaped images and traditions associated with Christmas.
The talk follows the exchange between early Christian Christmas and Roman feasting, including the origins of present-giving, holly and party hats. The museum opens at 18:30; the talk starts at 19:00 and lasts about an hour plus questions.
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Listed on stalbansmuseums.org.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.