n.纵情狂欢

Saturnalia.

n.农神节（古罗马节日；从12月17日开始共7天）

The father replied: "It is the Saturnalia. 父亲回答：“这是庆丰收的土神节。”

The Romans called this celebration Saturnalia, in honor of their god Saturn. 古罗马人称其为农神节，为了纪念他们的神“萨杜恩”。

Saturnalia was considered a festive time for Romans, but Christians believed it an abomination(3) to honor such a pagan(4) god. 农神节本来是罗马人狂欢的日子，但是基督教不喜欢人们祭拜一个异教神。

The custom of gift-giving on Christmas began with the Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Kalends. 圣诞节赠送礼物的风俗起源于罗马的神农节和朔日节。

Always, during the Saturnalia and on holidays he admitted his more pampered slaves to his dining-room. 通常，在狂欢节和假日他允许更多放纵的奴隶到他的餐厅。