When:
🗓️ December 21
Where:
Ancient Rome
Since:
Ancient times
Also known as Angeronalia
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On December 21st, the people of Rome would gather to celebrate Divalia and honor Angerona, the goddess of secrets and the protector of the Roman state.
The pontifices would perform sacrifices in the temple of Voluptia, asking for a year filled with happiness and good cheer.
And who doesn’t need a little more cheer during the darkest time of the year?
How it began:
Now, the origin of Divalia is somewhat shrouded in mystery, but some say that the festival was created when the Roman gods were in need of a good laugh. Legend has it that Jupiter, the king of the gods, was feeling particularly grumpy one day and decided that the world needed a festival to cheer him up. So, he tasked the goddess of joy and pleasure, Voluptia, with organizing the festivities.
How to celebrate:
To prepare for Divalia, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, be sure to brush up on your Latin puns. Rome was known for its wit, and you don’t want to be caught flat-footed when someone cracks a joke about the goddess of joy and pleasure.
Secondly, don’t forget to bring your toga. Divalia was a time for revelry, and you’ll want to be dressed for the occasion. And don’t forget to stock up on some of the finer things in life like wine, music, and good food.
Because, let’s be honest, it was really just an excuse for the Romans to let loose, get a little wild, and, most importantly, indulge a little bit too much, again..
If you’re not in the mood for a wild ancient Roman festival, there are other ways to celebrate the spirit of Divalia.
Take a moment to reflect on what brings you joy, and make a plan to incorporate more of it into your life.
And of course there’s always the option of taking a nice, long nap. After all, even the gods need a little rest sometimes. And who knows? Maybe you’ll even dream of toga parties and ambrosia.
So don’t let the winter blues get you down.
Get ready to celebrate Divalia with a little extra joy and pleasure!
#Divalia #Angeronalia