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The Museum of the Roman Theatre in Cartagena again organize guided tours during this Christmas to tell how the Romans celebrated this time visits.
It is a plan for the whole family knows more about the history of this city and society of that time. From December 23 to January 5, excluding holidays, this alternative is offered to live in first Up the Saturnalia, a celebration similar to Christmas.
At 1130 hours the visit starts in the group with a maximum of 30 people, discover the traditions and customs of these Roman celebrations.
Attendees will tour the Museum galleries, where you will know more details of this holiday through Augustus himself, a character who liked to make great gifts during this time.
This activity comes to an end after reaching the Teatro Romano.
To make the visit is required prior to your booking 968 50 48 02 and 968 50 00 93.
The price of each ticket is 3 euros per person or child.
Saturnalia yielded homage to Saturn, god of agriculture.
Began on December 17 with a public feast, in which the cry of Io, Saturnalia candles were lit to celebrate the end of the darkest period of the year and the birth of the new light period.
It was at this time made traditional gifts like candles, clay figurines, bags with nuts or even money.
The dessert was eaten during the holidays honey buns were inside which concealed a bean.
The lucky finding this bun was surprisingly crowned Saturnalicius Princeps.
The rest had to obey his orders.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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