It's really just the bastardization of the Saturnalia...just wanted to make sure you knew that.
sat·ur·na·li·a (str-nl-, -nly)
pl.n.
1. Saturnalia The ancient Roman seven-day festival of Saturn, which began on December 17.
2. (used with a sing. verb) A celebration marked by unrestrained revelry and often licentiousness; an orgy.
sat·ur·na·li·a (str-nl-, -nly)
pl.n.
1. Saturnalia The ancient Roman seven-day festival of Saturn, which began on December 17.
2. (used with a sing. verb) A celebration marked by unrestrained revelry and often licentiousness; an orgy.