Christmas: No Room for Saturn

From the Telegraph

Saturn is being banished from school winter plays as the annual performance of the Holiday story is replaced with bland “christian celebrations”, research among Roman parents suggests.

Even in schools which retain Roman themes, most now opt for a modernised version of the story story, often featuring elaborate twists and children dressed as unlikely additions such as shepherds, wise men, virgins and their future husbands.

Only 2/3rds of schools now retain a full festival of Saturnalia with gambling, feasting and gift giving.