The Role Of Religion In The Major Celebrations In Roman Lives Such Us Births, Weddings And Death:
Religion didn't have that a big impact on their major celebrations, of course before any of these celebrations took place the Roman that was going to be involved in it had to ask the permission of the god or goddess. The Romans did have a few traditions that they followed when it came to these celebrations. When a couple was to get married it meant that they were going to live under that same roof after the signature of a contract. Divorces didn't occur very often. The way the couple got married didn't really matter the main point of getting married in the Roman time was so that the woman's status was changed from young maid, to a mother. The marriage itself was not said to be complete until the birth of the first child. The main reason Romans got married was for procreation (reproduction). It was very important that children should be born inside the house, this was because the house was believed to be a safe place; house gods constantly looking over it.
All death burials took place outside of Rome's city-limits. This was because the Romans believed that it was healthier for the rotting bodies that could have diseases to be as far away from the people, so that no one got sick. Romans beliefs about afterlife varied. Roman families would go visit their dead family and friends every now and then, bringing offerings and banquets. Also just out of respect and to give them some company. Romans believed you had to do this because it was an expectation to do so and to make sure they had a good afterlife. It was also another way with linking with their gods. Funerals varied according to wealth and the religious belief the Roman had.
All death burials took place outside of Rome's city-limits. This was because the Romans believed that it was healthier for the rotting bodies that could have diseases to be as far away from the people, so that no one got sick. Romans beliefs about afterlife varied. Roman families would go visit their dead family and friends every now and then, bringing offerings and banquets. Also just out of respect and to give them some company. Romans believed you had to do this because it was an expectation to do so and to make sure they had a good afterlife. It was also another way with linking with their gods. Funerals varied according to wealth and the religious belief the Roman had.