Usually means: Medieval festival subverting social norms.
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▸ noun:  (historical, in medieval Europe) A festival, based on the Roman Saturnalia, celebrated near Christmas.

Similar:
feast, Fornicalia, festino, fete, Fornacalia, festa, foolship, fiesta, festy, festivity, more...

Opposite:
feast of reason, serious celebration

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Similar:
feast, Fornicalia, festino, fete, Fornacalia, festa, foolship, fiesta, festy, festivity, more...

Opposite:
feast of reason, serious celebration



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