Saturnalia
What was Saturnalia?
Winter Celebration
Where did Yule take place?
Northern Europe
What were wreaths originally used for?
Ornaments
What did Queen Elizabeth serve to her guests?
Gingerbread people (that sometimes represented the guests themselves)
What color was the background of my slideshow presentation?
Green
What group of people celebrated Saturnalia?
The Romans
Why was Yule created?
As something people could look forward to in the long and harsh winters
Where did the Yule Tree become popularized?
Germany
What was another name for the Yule Tree?
The paradise tree
Excluding the title and introduction what was the topic of my first slide in the presentation?
Saturnalia
How did peoples ranks change during Saturnalia?
Slaves and citizens were seen as equals.
What was in the center or the village during Yule?
The Yule Tree
Why did gingerbread houses become popular?
The publication of Hansel and Gretel
Why was the Yule Tree the main prop in the play "Adam and Eve"
It represented the garden of Eden
How many British Queens were mentioned in my presentation?
2
Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth
How long was Saturnalia?
1 week!
What purpose did mistletoe serve?
Hint: There are 2
To repel thunder, lightning, and anything evil
OR
To help with a women's fertility
Who was the Christian Bishop mentioned and why was he significant?
Saint Nicholas
The person Santa was based on
What aspect of Christmas caroling died out?
Dancing while singing
What 2 colors were used for the text in my presentation?
Pink and Yellow
What did close friends receive during Saturnalia?
A wax candle
What did a spark from the Yule Log represent?
A new calf that would be born the upcoming year
When would people set up their Yule Tree?
December 24th
The feast of Adam and Eve
What was the house made of in the story of Hansel and Gretel?
Hint: It is not gingerbread
Bread
How many quotes were used in the presentation?
1