Roman Holidays and Festivals

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This paper details the various holidays and festivals celebrated in Roman times. The author discusses some of the traditions and customs that people abided by and examines the way these are similar to today's society.

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"Holidays, most often religious festivals, were common in ancient Rome. Holidays were considered important by Romans because they used them to win the support of the gods who controlled the weather, crop growth, animal breeding, etc. Holidays were also declared to celebrate a military victory. Slaves bathed only on holidays."

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