Font de Saturn, Jardins de Versailles by Sebastià Giralt
Saturn
In Roman myth Saturnus was an agricultural god of blight and sowing. The Romans likened him to the Greek god Cronus.
His annual festival was Saturnalia, originally held on December 17th. This popular festival was later held from December 17-23.
The early Christians transformed Saturnalia when setting the date of the birth of Christ–that is, Christmas.
Some scholars and theologians say this happened because local and surrounding inhabitants were accustomed to gathering and celebrating at this time, making it a logical and convenient time to celebrate Christmas. » Aquarius
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