Episode #020 – Capitulum Vīcēsimum – Fēriīs et Celebrātiōnibus

Episode #020 – Capitulum Vīcēsimum – Fēriīs et Celebrātiōnibus

Author: Irineu De Oliveira Jnr June 11, 2025 Duration: 2:57
🇬🇧 English:
This episode explores Roman festivals and celebrations—from Saturnalia and the Kalends of January to family feasts and days of remembrance. Learn Latin terms for ancient holidays and discover how Romans marked the rhythm of the year with joy, reverence, and community.

🇮🇹 Italiano:
In questo episodio scopriamo le feste e le celebrazioni romane: dai Saturnali alle Calende di gennaio, dai banchetti familiari ai giorni commemorativi. Impara il vocabolario latino delle festività e come i Romani vivevano l’anno tra gioia e sacralità.

🇪🇸 Español:
Este episodio trata de las fiestas y celebraciones romanas: desde las Saturnales y las Calendas de enero hasta los banquetes familiares y los días conmemorativos. Aprende el vocabulario latino de las festividades y cómo los romanos celebraban su año.

🇵🇹 Português:
Neste episódio, exploramos as festas e celebrações romanas: de Saturnália às Calendas de Janeiro, de banquetes em família aos dias de homenagem. Aprenda vocabulário latino e descubra como os romanos marcavam o ano com alegria e devoção.

🇫🇷 Français :
Dans cet épisode, partez à la découverte des fêtes romaines : des Saturnales aux Calendes de janvier, des repas en famille aux jours de commémoration. Apprenez le vocabulaire latin et la manière dont les Romains célébraient l’année.

🇩🇪 Deutsch:
Diese Folge behandelt römische Feste: von den Saturnalien und den Kalenden des Januar bis zu familiären Banketten und Gedenktagen. Lerne lateinisches Vokabular zu Festen und wie die Römer ihr Jahr strukturierten.

🇸🇦 العربية:
في هذه الحلقة، نغوص في أعياد الرومان واحتفالاتهم: من ساتورناليا وكالند يناير إلى الولائم العائلية وأيام الذكرى. نتعلّم مفردات الأعياد باللاتينية وكيف كان الرومان يحتفلون بالسنة.

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