Saturnalia (noun)

A Roman festival in honor of Saturn, celebrated on December 17th-23rd, characterized by feasting, gift-giving, and general revelry, often considered a forerunner of the modern Christmas holiday.

Origin:

Named after the roman god saturn.

Examples:

1. The saturnalia was a time of great merriment, with feasting, drinking, and singing.
2. The saturnalia was a time when the normal social order was reversed, and slaves were treated as masters.
3. During the saturnalia, the streets of Rome were filled with revelers, dressed in brightly colored clothing.
4. Gift-giving was an important part of the saturnalia, and presents were exchanged between friends and family.
5. The saturnalia was a time of great joy and celebration, a respite from the hardships of everyday life.