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24 December 2010 05:00 PM
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Brumalia was an ancient Roman solstice festival honoring Bacchus, generally held on 25 December and possibly related to the ancient Greek Lenaia (held in honour of Dionysus). The festival included drinking and merriment. The name is derived from the Latin word bruma, meaning "shortest day" or even "winter".
The Brumalia was also celebrated during the space of thirty days, commencing on 24 November. This was instituted by Romulus, who entertained the Senate during this time. During this feast, prophetic indications were taken of the prospects for the remaining part of the winter.
It also a festival annually held by Connecticut College.
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24 December 2008 05:00 PM
This event begins 12/24/2008 and repeats every year until 12/24/2018
A festival for Sol Invictus, a syncretic solar deity. Established by Aurelian in 274 in honor of victories over the east a year earlier. Later Christianized as Christmas, the day of Christ's birth, which had previously been celebrated January 6th.
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