Ancient Roman Winter Party - Holiday Facts & Fun 2.0 (New)
Learn about the ancient history, customs, and mythology of the Roman Winter Holiday, Saturnalia. Have a Saturnalia Party!
Debbie Sears
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
DESCRIPTION: This class has a Saturnalia Party while it discusses the ancient Roman holiday called Saturnalia. Saturnalia, held in mid-December, is an ancient Roman festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. Saturnalia celebrations are believed to be the source of many of the traditions we now associate with modern winter holidays and traditions. Saturnalia, the most popular holiday on the ancient Roman calendar, derived from older farming-related rituals of midwinter and the winter solstice, especially the practice of offering gifts or sacrifices to the gods during the winter sowing season. Students will learn about the holiday and customs surrounding it. They will compare and contrast similarities between ancient Saturnalia traditions and modern winter traditions still practiced today. Part of this will include analyzing Latin holiday words that have roots in English today. Students will make a (paper) Pileus Cap. (pattern provided). Learners are encouraged to wear Roman dress and bring Roman snacks such as meats, bread and fruit.
Learning Goals
Please see class description section.
Other Details
Supply List
Printed handout pattern for Pileus Cap. Markers, crayons, colored pencils to decorate. Tape (to secure) Scissors
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
A Brief History of the Romans by Boatwright
SPQR by Beard
The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic by Fowler
Letters Book 4 by Pliny the Younger
Justinus: Epitome of Pompeius Trogus' Philippic Histories Book 43
Joined July, 2020
5.0
191reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from College for Global Deployment
The Greco-Roman world; its history, literature, culture, and languages are fascinating topics to teach. I have taught Roman history, as well as other Classics related subjects, to a range of ages and skill levels. This class is meant to be fun! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class
