Feasting, Freedom, and Fun: Understanding Saturnalia talk at Chew's Yard

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm UTC+00:00

103-111 Market Street West, PR1 2HB Preston, United Kingdom | Preston

Chew's Yard
Publisher/HostChew's Yard
Feasting, Freedom, and Fun: Understanding Saturnalia talk at Chew's Yard Feasting, Freedom, and Fun: Understanding Saturnalia
Tired of the same old Christmas parties?
Discover the ancient festival that turned the Roman world upside down!
Join historian Molly of Osborne Arts for an intriguing, hour-long deep dive into Saturnalia, the wildest winter festival of Ancient Rome.
Molly will explore the fascinating traditions of this ancient holiday—from masters serving their slaves and encouraged gambling to the feasting and gift-giving—and reveal its surprising connections to the winter traditions we celebrate today.
If you love history, culture, and discovering the roots of modern celebrations, this is the perfect pre-Christmas event for you.
Event Details
Talk Title: Feasting, Freedom and Fun: Understanding Saturnalia
Speaker: Molly Osborne
Date: Wednesday 17th December
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Chews Yard, 103-111 Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2HB
Tickets: https://osbornearts.sumupstore.com/product/saturnalia-talk-tickets
Important Notes for Attendees
BYO Refreshments: The food stalls and bar will be closed for this specific event, so please feel free to bring your own food and drinks to enjoy during the talk!
Age Guidance: Recommended age 14+. The talk includes discussions of mature historical themes.
Tickets: No physical ticket is sent. Your order confirmation secures your place on the guest list.
Refund Policy: Full refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. Bookings after this point are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future session.

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103-111 Market Street West, PR1 2HB Preston, United Kingdom, 105 Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2, United Kingdom

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