May 3 and 4
Festival of Bona Dea
Bona Dea is the Roman Goddess of the earth and bountiful blessings. In ancient times, her festival was held in secret, usually ally in the house of the officiating counsel or praetor of the city. Presided over by the mistress of the household, selected matrons, and the Vestal Virgins, special ceremonies were enacted acted at night for the benefit of the city and its inhabitants.
This festival was for women only, to the extent that all statues and paintings of male deities and male members of the household were covered with veils. The room where the ceremonies emonies took place was decorated with vine branches and fresh flowers. Wine was served but called milk, and the covered jar containing it was referred to as the honey pot.
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