Quiz
1. The Romans honored the Winter Solstice with a festival called Saturnalia. During this celebration:
2. The Scandinavian barbarians held a festival called Jiuleis to celebrate the solstice. Can you guess what popular custom came from this feast?
3. Did you know that many of the ancient ruins we visit were built to celebrate solstices? Which of the following temples honors the Winter Solstice?
4. In Norse mythology, Balder, the god of the summer sun, was killed by an arrow made of a now popular Christmas leaf. Which one was it?
5. Many of the traditions associated with Christmas actually come from the pagan worship of the Winter Solstice. Which of the following festivals involves the custom of giving presents?
1. The Romans honored the Winter Solstice with a festival called Saturnalia. During this celebration:
Slaves ate with their masters.
2. The Scandinavian barbarians held a festival called Jiuleis to celebrate the solstice. Can you guess what popular custom came from this feast?
The burning of the Yule Log.
3. Did you know that many of the ancient ruins we visit were built to celebrate solstices? Which of the following temples honors the Winter Solstice?
Newgrange in Ireland.
4. In Norse mythology, Balder, the god of the summer sun, was killed by an arrow made of a now popular Christmas leaf. Which one was it?
Mistletoe.
5. Many of the traditions associated with Christmas actually come from the pagan worship of the Winter Solstice. Which of the following festivals involves the custom of giving presents?
Sigillaria, the Roman holiday after Saturnalia.
You're in the dark, buddy.
You're beginning to see the light.
Pretty bright, aren't ya?