Question

What Roman New Year festivity did early European societies celebrate that sometimes became riotous as they anticipated the arrival of warmer weather?

Answer 1

Saturnalia

Step-by-step explanation:

Saturnalia was an ancient festival of the Roman people, honoring the god Saturn, initially on 17 December of the Julian calendaron , Saturnalia was extended to seven days. The date is connected to the winter season, and in modern Italy varies from October to January.