In this article, we suggest spending Carnival in Rome at a farmhouse
Our wine resort, on the outskirts of Rome, is surrounded by 147 acres of our wine estate and offers an unspoiled landscape of vineyards and olive groves in the Roman Castels area.
Carnival in Ancient Rome
In ancient Rome, Carnival was the festival dedicated to Saturn, the king of the gods, who, fearing he would be overthrown, devoured his children. His wife, Rhea, tricked him into swallowing a stone instead of their youngest son, Jupiter.
Jupiter, after defeating his father and the allied Giants, became the king of the gods. Meanwhile, Saturn took refuge in Lazio and ushered in the Golden Age, teaching men agriculture.
The Saturnalia Celebrations
The Saturnalia celebrations honored the mythical Golden Age, when agriculture produced abundant harvests, and there were no masters or slaves. The purpose of the festival was to gain favor from the god for better harvests.
During the festivities, slaves became masters, upending the social order with feasts and banquets.
From Pagan Festivals to Christian Celebrations
In past societies, agricultural festivals were the most important of the year, making it challenging for the Catholic Church to replace them with Christian holidays.
This is why Carnival has remained largely intact, preserving the symbolic significance of masks that allow wearers to embody the characters of their dreams.
When is Carnival?
The date of Carnival changes every year depending on Easter.
Carnival Dates in 2025
In 2025, the key dates are:
February 27: Fat Thursday
March 1: Fat Saturday
March 2: Carnival Sunday
March 4: Fat Tuesday
Carnival Masks
The tradition of Carnival masks is very important, especially for children, who enjoy wearing their favorite costumes.
What to do for Carnival in Frascati
Just 2 miles from our wine resort, the Carnival in Frascati is a popular celebration for children and adults, featuring parades of masks and a grand finale with the burning of Pulcinella.
What to do for Carnival in Rome
If you haven’t decided what to do for Carnival in Rome, choose our wine resort in the countryside, offering spectacular views of Rome.
What to do for Carnival in the Roman Castels
Our farmhouse is the perfect choice for Carnival in the Roman Castels, where you can rediscover traditional dishes at our restaurant.
Carnival Sweets
The traditional Carnival sweets are called “frictilia,” prepared in ancient Rome for the occasion. In Rome and Lazio, they are known as “frappe.”
Our Frappe
The frappe from our farmhouse have a unique taste because they are made with our whole wheat and fried in our extra virgin olive oil, with the addition of our Cannellino wine.
The Carnival Menu
The Carnival menu for dinner on Saturday, March 1, and lunch on Sunday, March 2, will be sent upon request.
What to do during Carnival Week-end near Rome
If you’d like to spend Carnival week-end at our farmhouse, you can take walks on our wine estate, visit the cellar with its extraordinary cave carved into tuff stone (photo), and don’t forget to book one of our experiences.
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