Saturnalia

• Festival of Saturnalia was held on December 17th in honour of the Roman God Saturn.
• A sacrifice was made at the Temple of Saturn in the Forum Romanum, followed by a Public Banquet.

Freedom Day for Roman Slaves

• Slaves could wear the ‘Pileus’ or cap of Freedom.
• On this day, Slaves were offered a Banquet by their Masters, as well as the opportunity to gamble and Freedom of Speech.
• Slaves could express themselves freely to their Masters without being punished. Masters might even serve their Slaves at Table or eat with them.