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Terminalia February 23 In ancient Rome, February 23 marked the end of the year and was therefore an appropriate time to honor Terminus, the god of boundaries and landmarks. The terminus, or boundary stone marking the outer limits of Rome, stood between the fifth and sixth milestones on the road to Laurentum. During the observance of the Terminalia, property owners would gather there—or at the boundary stones that marked their private lands—to place garlands around the stone and offer sacrifices. Afterward there would be singing and socializing among family members and servants. Ceremonies that involve marking boundaries are common in England and Scotland as well ( see Ascension Day and Common Ridings Day). SOURCES: DictFolkMyth-1984, pp. 129, 493, 1106 DictRomRel-1996, p. 221 FestRom-1981, p. 79 OxYear-1999, p. 89 Celebration day: Feb 23 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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