Why Saturn was celebrated.
In Greek mythology, Zeus overthrew Kronos and the Titans at this time of year to establish his own reign. The ancient Romans identifed Zeus with Jupiter and Kronos with Saturn.Or what the name of that car really means.
Saturn taught humans the arts of agriculture and was dedicated to welcoming the germinating impulse of Nature. He had a mythical reign for a time, a utopian era known as the Golden Age. Peace, happiness, and innocence abounded. All men were equal.
But the Golden Age ended when Saturn was once again forced out by Jupiter.
In his temple in Rome, the feet of Saturn were bound in chains all year long, as a symbol of his defeat. The chains were removed during Saturnalia, the celebration of the return of the Golden Age.